Just be able to talk about school, friends anything really. Being able to hang out a little each time I have her. Trust me I know she is a teenager and doesn’t want to be around me the entire time, I get that but even if it was just for a few minutes to talk. When I take her and her brother out just have a little excitement or just happy to be doing something fun. I am a big mush and would LOVE to just be able to give her a hug and let her know I love her and always am here for her.
Obviously it will be much harder to get the opportunity for that "ideal" if you do not continue to stand up to your X through the legal system and get parenting time.
After each of my kids became teenagers, two of the main interactions we had were dinner and driving to sporting events. The last thing they wanted to do was hang out with the parents...but they wanted the food and they wanted the rides. Most of the time was spent in their rooms or with friends.
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712
