A familiar story with questions VII

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D16 has a new boyfriend her 1st. During a W D16 discussion where W explained that D16 is not allowed to entertain in her room alone. W shared post discussion that she told her that if D16 wants to invite BF over to watch TV that W and I would be happy to go upstairs.

Hell naw. I'd tell that kid before he ever stepped in my house what the expectations are. Teenagers are not to be alone and unsupervised. They needs parents to be parents, they don't need parents to be their friend.

While sharing about some work story and me paying all of my attention to W. W stopped and asked why are you looking at me like that? I responded, "Just listening". This stands out because in the past W didn't seem cognisant to whether I was paying attention or not. Now she seems consciously aware.

I think this is great. People, especially women, love to feel like they are being heard. Listening is so underrated. Be sure to ask her questions and go deeper into what she's telling you from time to time.