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Daughter anxious about us breaking up despite calm and stable home

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Onetruth · 03/05/2026 20:14

Myself and my husband have a very solid relationship. We genuinely never really argue, and certainly do not scream or shout.

My daughter, who in her final year at primary School, gets ridiculously anxious about the idea of us ever breaking up. This is not something that we see in our future and feel very very secure in our relationship. She has had friends at school whose parents have separated, but we've also openly discussed that with her and tried to reassure her.

I do worry about her unrealistic expectation of relationships, as she honestly does not realise how okay and lucky we all are that we don't have conflict in our home. But she gets obsessed, even if for example I said something about him leaving the dishes or something on the floor... She gets a panic and needs reassurance. I love her being words but it can get draining and does make us actually feel uncomfortable... Like we can't be our natural selves or even have banter.

Any advice?

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tooloololoo · 03/05/2026 20:19

How old is she?

probably a good opportunity (age dependant) to talk to her about communication in relationships, what is healthy, communication styles, that it’s ok to speak and express yourself in a healthy way because it feels safe .
Both partners equally being respectful.
possibly discussing what can lead to end of relationships
abuse , infidelity, disrespect etc

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