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If your parents live in 2 different countries did it effect you negatively?

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Thewondererhasreturned · 20/11/2023 22:00

I've recently moved with my dc away from his dad who he only seen twice a month. We are an hours flight away but I'm very conscious of how this might impact dc when older. Dc is 4 currently. Has anyone been through this when they where younger even a further distance by car and if so have you any tips? I really don't want dc to blame me when they are older for moving away or suddenly wanting to go live with their dad. I had to move ad I had no support from the dad bar 2 days a month and no family of my own to help as I was struggling with mental health and if I became ill etc was no support for dc. I guess I'm asking if anyone knows what i can expect and how can I minimize any negative effect on him?

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bluejelly · 20/11/2023 22:18

Not exactly the same but my daughter's father moved to the other side of the world when she was 2, and was on and off there for about 8 years. She is a confident and sorted adult now and has a fairly decent relationship with him (and - happily- a great relationship with me). I don't think the nuclear family is essential, and it's not always practical.

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