so close and now feel so alone

[tich31]

My daughter and have always been so close and have gone through alot with her brother being seriously ill over a period of years before her teenage years.
He now lives with his granny for his job so its just me and her.

The only time I see her is at dinner time when she will eventually turn up but she seems to think that by saying thank you (I personally find that patronising) that she can then continue to ignore me.

I find it hard to now cook a meal for her.

She ignored my birthday last year and seems to be refusing to give me ideas for her pressies this year.

I feel so lonely ....just expect a hello when I come in.

There doesn't feel a point of being here. I don't want a thank you for a meal like I am a waitress.

Netflix...obsessed with! Using her brothers account.

Lisa

Maybe forget about having such a formal sort of meal together. How about asking her what she's watching on Netflix, ask if you can watch some episodes of it with her and sit together on the sofa with your dinner together? You could ask her questions about the show and she might engage in conversation?

She's a teenager, you kind of have to meet them 90% of the way!!

At least she sats thanks. Better than complaining about the food.
Agree with the PP who said engage with her re Netflix. I end up watching shite with the teens so they engage a bit.

Totally agree with the above comments - engage maybe in what she’s watching on Netflix YouTube - it really helped me chat with my daughter...They’re supposed to pull away at this age and when you’re a small family I think it’s hard for them as they’re worrying about you But really trying to pull away. Casual conversation over programmes or even YouTube music can be really healthy and low key.. wishing you loads of luck x