Addressing issues with the person whos causing the problem is just a good habit to get into, you know? Placing a child in the position of having to be loyal to one parent at the expense of the other parent is heinous and very damaging to the child. My best friend is in that episode! Ya know what happens when Mom encourages the relationship and Dad continues to belittle the kid? Theres making a light-hearted joke when something is spilled, and then there is telling your child that what makes her happy is stupid. The first theory is that her husband is jealous of the close relationship she has with their daughter. Criticism gets internalized so much more easily at certain ages and coming from certain people something everyone should be more aware of. , so i guess it cuts both ways. And aside from all the other suggestions people have made, like neutral activities such as mini golf and ice cream, what about a trade? If dad were interested in making an effort, he could find some common ground there and use that to tie into what he is interested in. Think of it this way: the car insurance typically follows the car, not the driver. Just saying that I dont consider Buffy the Vampire Slayer a mature, intelligent show. Yes. BtVS not mature and intelligent? If he had been the one to write to me, Id be giving him an earful, believe me), but it only means you need to step up and be MORE parental, which includes putting your daughters interests first. PS I also dont get why going camping and hiking versus Buffy-ing are mutually exclusive. My parents eventually got divorced, and I actually think without that, I might not have such a good relationship with my father (who I am much more like as an adult than my mother) or the family on his side, because of how my mom made it us against him when I was little. Another hallmark of BPDers is having such a fragile ego that their self concept is very weak, resulting in their having extremely weak personal boundaries. I AM going to say, though, that they are a *substantial* part of why all of that happened. Or other strategy games (Small World, Ivanhoe, Nuns on the Run) might be a great way for all of you to connect. Stepmothers on Strike: How Can Doing Less Save Your Marriage But he always treated me like an adult and respected and loved me and I think he had a huge hand in making me a pretty confident 24 year old woman and I know what I want and deserve from boyfriends. Ill also add that it needs to be understood that belittling interests and eye-rolling is not okay from the daughter either- if youre seeing it from her to him it needs to end now. Id definitely address his eye-rolling and tell him it is likely going to drive her away, but I also think that if you make an effort to stop excluding him, you might find his behavior improving. Just saying, theyre definitely still popular. Finally, try to create opportunities for one-on-one time between your husband and daughter. His father worked out of town 5 days a week and was hunting on the weekends during hunting season, so my husband would see him maybe one day a week. He does not say that to her but expresses it to me. Its rude for an adult to behave that way towards another adult, and its downright hurtful to do it to your child. Watching their relationship blossom into a father-daughter one makes me realize how lucky I was when he became family to us. On a side note, two weekends ago I went on a family camping trip. Bring stakes with them in case vampires show up. Are they harboring some passive/aggressive need to prove that love wont last and unconsciously sabotaging every chance that it could? She played Meribor (spelling.) The conflict between your husband and daughter is bound to happen. it seems to . You May Not Know These 8 Things Are Pushing Your Husband Away - Lifehack Um, not so much. She wasnt responding to the father though. I do understand how easily this Mom couldve gotten caught up in her ways of teaming up with the kid. And thats always stuck with me, and I find myself thinking about it a lot whenever theres something I dont want to do but that I know is the right thing. Please do try to give the same gift to your daughter. July 2, 2013, 1:32 pm. A lot of them could lean into things he likes Firefly could lead into an interest in science. WE cant watch anything on TV or listen to anything in the car related to her interests while hes around, and if WE are talking about something he will sometimes break in and tell US to stop because it annoys him. No. My ex-husband had custody for 6 1/2 years. Shouldnt some autonomy be introduced at an appropriate age? And make it a good one. In her mind, hes the only man who should be in your life and she may feel like shes losing him if you get divorced. Hed take me to Barnes and Noble and buy me a new Star Wars fan magazine every time. I cant concentrate, I get bored, shit distracts me, I have to deal with the kids/dogs/etc and then people bitch Im not there to play, then I play badly as Im not paying attention.. so I try to get out of it then get all snitty reactions since Im not joining in having fun. You do her a disservice by being greedy with her time and attention. Neither father or daughter should make disparaging remarks about the other and you shouldnt make disparaging remarks about your husband. This is the one person in the entire world who truly has your back. We are extremely close and love doing the same things. Cant even describe how much I hate hate hate them!! This jealousy can manifest in destructive behavior, such as belittling his wife or trying to undermine her relationships with others. Huge difference one is laughing with you, one is laughing at you and I think when your daughter is 12 and you are having trouble getting along that it is on the adult/father to go the extra mile and make sure that you arent being a jackass in an effort to be humorous. So as a clearly NOT fan girl, its pretty good! I am a huge fan of Pandemic its a co-op game, so you play against the disease and work as a team. Your Husband & Daughter Don't Get Along: How to Resolve - TRN Yes, I know firsthand how much some Buffy fans just need to shut up about that blasted show. meadowphoenix Tell you daughter its important she spend time with her dad and why. And its his behavior that is the problem and his behavior that needs to change here. So is telling your daughter that the things she listens to or your conversations are annoying. honeybeenicki He and I read together every night when i was little, and I remember reading beauty and the beast with him, which I cant imagine was his first choice. For the first time in my life, I woke up at 5:30 a.m. to be at the stream, fishing pole in hand and waders on, to fly fish with my dad. But how are they supposed to co-parent and guide this young girl into being a productive young woman if the LW is only addressing her own behavior and attitudes? As a counterpoint, I loved all the things my dad liked and he tried to do things I liked. This can be a normal and healthy part of adolescence, but it can also be painful for parents who feel like they are losing the close relationship they once had with their child. She cant meet him halfway if he is putting her down. Within a year of this, my dad became abusive. Really so good and so true! July 3, 2013, 1:09 am, If the Mom is copying her daughters interests with such a vengeance its even more creepy. there are people out there who dont know what This Old House is? He would watch Full House or something with us. Definitely. I dont care if they actually do or not, hes the adult and shes the kid here, so he needs to act like it. The advice to the LW is good, but she cannot change her husbands behavior. And with Netflix and Hulu and all that jazz, getting all caught up on Buffy and Firefly and Star Trek and other shows that are ancient history with most of todays teens, is not all that hard. These dreams can also give you advice about what you need to do to steer your life in the direction you would like it to go. Tom Pettys Southern Anthem was the first CD I ever owned. Intelligent people can like these things but does that mean that a father should promote them? 1. Instead of, I want you to read this by this day, and then well have a talk, how about, I found this and thought it was interesting. Shes all the better for it. I was saying thats debatable. We were so thrilled. oh, wait - his father wanted nothing to do with him for years. Highlight their special talents and abilities. I was so annoyed! Choose a moment when he seems relaxed and talk with him about your worries. Im still mad at my parents for allowing me to grow up without listening to Led Zeppelin. Frankly, I dont know ANYBODY who had such strange mutual worships WITH their parents I dunno, back in the 1980s most parents were actually grown ups, I guess. Please dont disparage science fiction/fantasy as not being intelligent or low-brow for children and adults. Anything! When I was 12 I thought New Kids on the Block was a real legitimately talented band. As a kid, I was really into the idea of going to museums and seeing plays, but my parents refused to indulge me on it because they wanted me to like the outdoors, hunting, etc. Usually, yes your car insurance coverage should extend to anyone else driving your car. Its great to have an involved parent, but its also good to take a step back and take time for yourself and your marriage. Get the help you need from a therapist near youa FREE service from Psychology Today. Scifi and fantasy have an adult audience for a reason (and a lot of the scientists on your husbands shows were inspired to study it because of Star Trek and the like). Gotta say, I disagree with the extreme nature of that statement. Do you think he liked listening to my fangirlish squees? My Husband Is An Angry Parent And I Hate It. I had and to some extent probably still have some self-esteem issues that stemmed from my dads iffy parenting. I dont think there is any one size fits all strategy. Without respect there will be no relationship. Ostensibly through her mother. Who knows? I do that with everyone I know who likes baseball, which probably makes me annoying, but its what I do. He still clips those articles, and even though he and I are a ways apart politically, I can always trust them to have something well-reasoned and thoughtful to say. For older adults, taking away their driving privileges can be traumatic and can even cause depression. When combined with the eye rolling and disparaging, that all adds up to he isnt joking about it. Apparently I am super wrong about This Old House my college friends would just give me a blank stare if I brought it up. And whenever I caught a fish, my dad was the one to do all the gross work to deal with it. Surely, they can find a few places where their interests overlap a little bit. But I loved my dad and my mom encouraged me and sometimes when I was being a brat prodded me -into hanging out with my dad. July 2, 2013, 3:39 pm, A parent should NEVER make fun of their child.. But I wouldnt have done any of those things if my parents let me do what I wanted whenever I wanted. I Want to Divorce My Unbelievably Selfish Husband - Slate Magazine I wouldnt say they are musical magicians or anything, but they can still put on a good show. I do also believe that your husband really does need to at least embrace a couple of her interest if he wants her to embrace the things he likes. So if you lend your car to your best friend, your sister or even your second cousin, your insurance is most often the insurance that will pay in the event of an accident. painted_lady July 2, 2013, 10:50 am. Im not gonna say that those novels were the sole reason she and I both ended up with lucrative and fulfilling careers in the hard sciences, or the sole reason why were both great writers and communicators, or the sole reason we didnt have to pay for college (we both got full scholarships). Otherwise theyll never be able accept the ribbing and teasing that happens in life. painted_lady However, he also needs to learn to compromise. Lastly, I'm so excited to share my Ask Erin Self-Care Guide . Maybe they have communicated about this many times, but obviously there havent been any results yet! On the other side, my sister hates sports and has ZERO in common with my dad and I would say prefers my mom to him. painted_lady Thats true, I had that thought that maybe the mom and daughters perspective on assignments was skewed. going to museums? It has legitimate and, imo, unassailable value in sparking the imaginations and intellectualism of people. You sometimes got what you needed but not what you expected in unpredictable moments that made no sense. Okay, maybe I wouldnt want my 12 to read that) they could go to a history museum that has exhibits about the War of the Tudors that partially inspired the novels. 6napkinburger Its a source of strength, comfort, and love. Not Ready To See You With Anyone Other Than Their Biological Father. Same thing with intellectual or cultural topics. I resented how I wasnt allowed to pursue my own interests, and how the only interaction from my father was doing something he wanted or berating us about not having his interest and how stupid our own interests were. Also hi BGM. Help her get excited about the real science and history behind the fiction she enjoys. It is definitely a good idea for the LW to lead her daughter by example by showing an interest in Dads interests and even suggesting an outing that he would like or that all of them would enjoy. Frankly, her interests sound pretty varied to me for 12: reading, pop culture, sci-fi, archery, piano and Broadway. Isnt there something vampiry that could also lead to a talk about scifi which leads to something the dad may like!?! He may be uncomfortable talking about his feelings or sharing personal stories. July 2, 2013, 11:53 am. Its interesting how the commenters with nice, loving parents saw this one way, and those of us with our experience saw it as something much darker. You raised a very good point that I didnt even mention. Plus, I gotta say, I dont love ripping into the mom for being Greedy , when it is understandable to want to foster such clearly shared interests with her daughter. Essie I think you are looking at this through your own pov. I get that hes probably feeling left out, but thats not cool. Or are they just not able to love without losing themselves? I agree weddings can be stupid . The opposite gender relationship in a family (IMO) kinda shapes future relationships your daughter may have with boyfriends. Then Id tell you to keep pushing for her to spend time with you. What To Do When My Husband Is Driving My Daughter Away? Actually, my husbands a pretty big fanboy in general. Husbands can inadvertently drive their daughters away by overstepping boundaries, being too critical, or taking on too much control. When crazy-making partners are not driven by malevolent motives, they are very open to changing their behavior if it is pointed out in a non-judgmental environment. I think hes going a little too far if hes making disparaging comments about her personality, but I absolutely hate baseball, and if I married a guy who loved it and we had a son who was obsessed, I know that Id be rolling my eyes at them. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,600],'therelationshipnotes_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_10',130,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-therelationshipnotes_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0');You feel yourself in big trouble when suddenly your husband and daughter are caught in the middle of a nasty argument. When I was a kid, I shared a lot of interests with my mom, too, and not as many with my dad. Both of them are alike in that they are argumentative, particularly with each other, and if they disagree with each other or even have a misunderstanding neither will let it go, such that WE end up with ridiculous escalating fights.. Now Im just boring because Im too repetitive. We try to make it fun and do it as a family (not go to your room and read 3 Nat Geo articles and I want a full report) and often make games of it. How the Courts Respond to Parental Substance Use. It doesnt necessarily mean I hate it when you talk about Buffy. Liquid Luck But it isnt you guys against him. A game of Munchkin would be fun for all its geek references for you, and is playful enough that your husband might enjoy it. I completely agree with you on Buffy. I just happened to end up having a pretty great kid, and a pretty great guy. Im dying for new people to follow! I agree with everything Wendy said, and your daughter will certainly benefit from spending quality time with him, even if they arent doing things that she necessarily enjoys. bittergaymark She occasionally plays them with her friends but she could care less whether she wins or loses because she doesnt care for them and so she isnt invested in the game. I reminded him that he likes sex better in the morning and he called me frigid and slept on the couch. Obviously, this is as much your husbands job as it is yours, but right now it seems hes threatened by the bond you share with your daughter and is acting childish. Huge!! Regardless of your beliefs, from the facts laid out, he is not an involved father. We have a 1-year-old daughter together. If a father is not present in his daughters life, she may feel neglected and unloved. I know from personal experience. Make it a game. Particularly this, Help her see the best side of her dad, even if hes sometimes making it difficult. Im guessing the teen might be into the more recent iterations of Star Trek, the latest movies to come out of that franchise. This breed of intimate relationship dweller does the opposite of maintaining a sane interpersonal environment. Weird. My husband is a HUGE Firefly fanboy. Youre bonding with your daughter at the expense of the relationship with your husband. Yeah, in retrospect, it probably would have been better for me to join a team sport I actually wanted too, but 7th grade me was too shy to do it. honeybeenicki I wanted to make a point about the use of the word uninformed. How to Convince a Senior to Stop Driving. Do not let that behavior continue. As you agree, there needs to be a balance and it sounds like Dad is the only one whose realized that. July 2, 2013, 11:04 am. Im also a 31-year-old fangirl so this might not just be a phase that shell grow out of, haha. If it doesnt come from both sides, its hard to want to do something with the other person, if the other person doesnt do anything to see your side of it. But nurturing these relationships between your daughter and both you and your husband while exposing her to things that may or may not be of immediate interest to her WILL help her be a more well-rounded, confident young woman secure in the knowledge that both her parents love her.
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