Maintaining the Relationship: Adult Child
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Relationship with Adult Son
Asked by P.B. from Portland
on February 12, 2012
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My son's girlfriend is a monster and she is ruining my relationship with my son. My son is almost 22 years old. He and his girlfriend have a child together. They li...
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- Wow, can't IMAGINE where the term Monster-In-Law comes from! Do your son and his GF a HUGE favor, and by ALL means, CUT THEM OUT OF YOUR LIFE. That way THEY can LIV...
- I'm sorry, but if you want to have a relationship with your son and grandchild, you have to endure his girlfriend's unbelievable behavior, whatever it is. Part of end...
- What I have found in cases like this is that we don't see how our behavior effects the big picture. I am sure there are bad things about the girlfriend but she is the...
Relationship with Adult Child
Asked by B.C. from Decatur
on July 2, 2008
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My son is involved in a relationship that has totally changed him. The girl is very controlling and plays mind games. We have tried to welcome her into the family but ...
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- PRAYER!!! Daily, continual, heartfelt, desperate prayer will resolve this.
- does your son work he needs to work a full time job, he also should being paying some sort of rent be it a 100 dollars a month, you need to teach him responsibilty and...
- He is an adult and he has made his choice but I do feel that if he is a reasonable man you should ask him to sit down with you and his father and tell him how you feel...
Bad Relationship with My Adult Daughter
Asked by D.D. from New York
on July 28, 2010
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My adult daughter does not want to deal with me at all,she does not want to speak to me.That happens because of my fault. Is there any way to make her forgive me?
I ...
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- I'd start with a letter...and state EXACTLY what you just said to us. Its my fault. I feel guilty. I said aweful words... Then I tell her that I loved her...no m...
- You need to change, and give her time. Write her a letter explaining the sorrow you feel for the way you treated her and let her know how proud you are of her and how ...
- Dear D., I don't know what you did or said but you may have to let some time pass. You cannot make her do anything but maybe you can write to her and tell her you are ...
My Adult Daughter's Relationship with Me.
Asked by K.P. from Salt Lake City
on April 25, 2010
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My oldest daughter who is 36 has had a very close relationship me but she is also very selfcentered and nasty if I do something to upset her. On this go around I asked...
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- I am in your daughter's place at this point. However I don't involve my kids or anyone else. It's just between me and my mother. I have thought about what would make i...
- First, I'm sorry that your relationship with your daughter is such a difficult one right now. I'm sorry that it is causing you pain. I offer what follows not as a cr...
- I am afraid to say this as I am similar to you. I do not want to lose those I love. But it is funny how if you stand your ground, do not be available for her, people s...
Only Grown Daughter and Close Relationship
Asked by K.B. from Austin
on March 6, 2011
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My question is short, but the story is long.My daughter is grown,married with two kids.I was always her best friend,until 1 1/2 yrs ago.My daughter has worked for my e...
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- Your 20 year investment was substantial enough for the court to order support-then that's that-she'll be back around-and hopefully she will not invest twenty years of...
- Give her time. The more you feel that she is causing you heartache... the more distant she will become. My parents divorced the same year I went to college and was mar...
- I would call her and invite her to lunch to talk. If she says no, send a letter. I would remind her that your relationship with her father should have no impact on yo...
Help Relationship with Mom and Sister
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on September 9, 2011
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So this is my issue, my mom has two kids myself and my sister. I have always noticed a difference in the way she treats us but just blew it off. I am now a 34 year old...
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- Sorry to disappoint, but all of the responses are feeding into the drama. Police....seriously? Crying over all of this? You seem like a sane person except when it co...
- I would not accept this behavior from friends and I certainly wouldn't take it from family. If it were me, and it has been me, I would cut them out. My daughter is m...
- So...WHY is sis still living w/mom? It seems like mom needs to quit enabling - or being bullied. Mom NEEDS to make her move out/grow up! She might also be pleasantl...
Relationship Problems with My Adult Daughter
Asked by V.S. from Sacramento
on May 18, 2008
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My 25 year old daughter seems to have gone through a change in the last year. We have always gotten along well and been very close. She does have a history of big tem...
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- V., It sounds like you have a very spoiled, self-centered daughter. My husband and I had somewhat similar problems when we had to explain to our adult children that ...
- V., I am so sorry you are going through this as well as so many others that have expressed their sympathy. I am a 32 year old with a daughter and a pretty good relatio...
- Assuming she is not just being a spoiled brat or overstressed, it is very possible she has developed a drug/alcohol problem or could be suffering from bipolar disorder...
Not Sure What to Think About This relationship-HELP BEFORE I SCREW THIS UP!!!!
Asked by R.M. from Houston
on April 20, 2008
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Ok, Ladies and gentleman, here it goes. I have been seeing a woderful man I met at work (we knew each other for over a year and didn't start anything until I ended a h...
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- I think you should respect his decisions about his son. I also do think it's a little early in your relationship. Give it time to grow. Also you aren't a dirty secre...
- I have taught school for 11 years and for the past two years my husband and I have been in charge of the youth baseball league and this has allowed me to witness many ...
- He sounds like he really cares about his son and wants to make sure that the relationship between the two of you is serious before he brings you into his son's life. ...
Repairing a Broken Relationship with My Step Daughter
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 29, 2008
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My step daughter will be 18 in a week, and we have had a very rough relationship since she was about 13. The last three years or so we have hardly spoken to one anoth...
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- C., I just want to say good luck with your situation. Maybe (if you haven't already) have your husband sit down and have a heart felt conversation with her. Maybe the ...
- I have had my stepmom since I was 4. My mom fed me alot of lies because she didn't want me to like her. I didn't seem to "act out" toward her until I was 14. I was mea...
- C., I agree that she should not be treated as a guest, but do make her part of the plans when deciding on family outings that come up when she is in town...where to g...
18 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.M. from Columbus
on August 29, 2010
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Hi,
My 18 year old daughter is sleeping overnight with a boyfriend. I have told her that this is not acceptable to me and that it is definetly not ladylike. She to...
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- First of all using terms like "tramp" is NOT appropriate for any mother to use. While your daughter's behavior at this age is not acceptable you need to realize at thi...
- Okay A., After reading the responses you got I have to say this.....especially to the Mom's that seem to think an 18 year old having sex is a major offense. How many ...
- The day that any of my kids, who are living under my roof, thinks its ok to stay the night at a boyfriends/girlfriends home will have their bags packed waiting for the...
