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[–] DorothyMantooth ago 

Ah, see, mine was so late, and my mom wasn't living with us anymore, so I didn't tell anyone; I didn't even tell her until months later when she asked me about it. I made kind of a fuss over my girls, but neither of them (or my sd, either) really wanted much of a fuss so we limited it to hugs and extra cuddles and such.

And oh, yes, the girly nonsense. I do dislike the girly nonsense. But oh well, we get what we're given, right? And I'm glad I'm not the only one who sometimes has those "We're like really good friends," moments; I've always hated those "My daughter is my best friend" people but it does sometimes feel that way.

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[–] Sarcastatron_9000 ago 

I've always hated those "My daughter is my best friend" people but it does sometimes feel that way.

For me it's the other way around - "I'm your parent, NOT your friend!" doesn't seem the healthiest approach either. And then they wonder why their teenager won't ever talk to them about anything...maybe because they need a friend and you've made it clear that's not who you are? I think it's good to be both but to know when they need a friend and when they need a parent.