EyeJustDontKnow Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hi all I have been on my own for about 3 years after the breakup of my marriage. Have two wonderful kids, 15 and 18 now. They have shown no obvious signs of fallout, i.e. no rebellion or grades slipping or anything like that. In fact they appear to be in surprisingly good shape. I still try to spend as much time as I can with them but it's hard, they are incredibly busy and I try to understand that the life of a teen can be over whelming. For the most part me and my son get along, it's easy to find common ground for us probably because we are both male. My daughter on the other hand is a challenge. I never miss anything of hers if I can help it, school concerts and whatnot. I always stay in contact with her, mostly email and text (she never answers her phone if I call). It gets to me sometimes that she never reciprocates. At all. Many times I will just send a quick "I love you!" or "Thinking of you" and of course holidays. I only hear from her when she wants something. We have tried to do things together that she likes but it's tough; she always wants to leave early or is distracted (sometimes I want to break that phone!). Do I just have unrealistic expectations considering the age and circumstance? I will never abandon her and I will never give up on her. Whether she likes it or not I will always try to contact her and keep trying to spend time with her. But sometimes it really gets me down. Link to post Share on other sites
worldgonewrong Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 She needs to understand that her actions/inactions can be hurtful. It's never too young to learn that. And you can explain it to her without be crushingly admonishing about it. Just let her know that you're human, too. Link to post Share on other sites
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