Don't take it personal. That's just part of how it works. She has other things more important in her life than you now. (she doesn't even realize how important you still are) She will come around again, after the teenage years. Well, that has been my experience with 4 daughters.
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Thanks for joining in. I don't take it personal; i mean i have not (at least consciously) done anything to trigger her behavior, but I can't help feeling bad about it. I know divorce is often times the ultimate culprit and it takes time for kids to channel their frustration and to exhonerate their parents from blame.
In any case, teenage behavior tends to be like this (fencinf off parents or any grownup who messes up with their view of the world), until they realize they were wrong all the way (when their rebelliousness is motivated by idiotic peer pressure).
When our first daughter started exhibiting behavior like you described, we were shocked. It was completely out of character for her. By the time our fourth daughter had acted the same way, we no longer took it personal because we realized it was just a part of growing up.
Our situation did not have the same challenges you share, so my best wishes are with you that all works out well.
For what it's worth, just keep loving her.
Thank you very much. That's what I try to do. It's a challenge when doors get slammed in your face.
Ah yes, I remember that experience. It was years ago, so now I think back on it with fondness . My daughters are all grown women with their own door slammers now!
Hahahaha. Divine justice.