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Love isnt always easy, no matter how much we wish it were.
So when someone shares a few hard-earned lessons onrelationships, its worth paying attention.
ThisRedditorwas doing just thatgiving his youngest son some dating advice when the topic came up.
His eldest son and his girlfriend happened to be in the room, overhearing the conversation.
And as it turned out, the words hit harder than expected.
The girlfriend listened, took it all in, and realized… her boyfriend wasnt measuring up.
So, she dumped him.
Talk about an unexpected plot twist.
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And thats something many fathers struggle with, especially as their children grow up.
This gap shows up in how often parents stay in touch with their kids.
Phone and video calls follow a similar pattern.
Some may hesitate out of fear of not fitting traditional gender norms, while others worry about losing authority.
First, understand your value as a father.
In other words, dont underestimate the role you play in their lives.
Make time for one-on-one moments.
No matter how old yourkidsare, spending quality time together matters.
The talks we had at Whole Foods took our relationship to a whole new level.
Be real and vulnerable.
Show interest in what they love.
And finally, own up to your mistakes.
Nobodys perfect, including parents.
How should parents approach disagreements with older children?
Bored Pandareached out to family psychotherapist Zara Kadir for expert advice on the topic.
The answer is to be flexible, open and collaborative, Kadir told us.
Teenagers are in the process of individuating which means finding their identity outside of their nuclear family.
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