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How to not be like my mum

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Myu · 15/12/2024 21:58

.For some reason as a child I didn’t like my mum? And growing up now I like her a bit but just so many qualities I don’t. She’s quite controlling (tries to be) she wanted me to run things by her for all sorts still, I’m 27. I’ve had low confidence all my life and an urge to get away from my family home. But now I’ve found myself moved out with DH who is a man who feels the need to control, I feel like I’ve swapped one for another :/

how do I be the best for my kids so they aren’t like me? I want them to love me like I love them and us have the best relationship and for them to grow up and not be like me

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Myu · 15/12/2024 22:52

Title is a bit misleading really as no one knows my mum so can’t advise

but can anyone advise on just tips to make sure my kids actually want to be around me? I know that won’t always be the case, teenage years etc. but when they’re adults I want them to feel like they can come to me whenever and want to see me, not class it as a chore etc

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Arrestedforit · 15/12/2024 22:56

Buy and the Read this, and really actively listen

www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889

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