schmetterlinge34's Journal, 21 June 2016

Talk about lazy


I just heard something on the radio that struck a cord:

If there are things you don't understand or you can't cope with, write them down and get them out!

I am the opposite of lazy. Well I am lazy to keep up with my journal and a food diary, but apart from that, it is go go go from the moment I get up til I collapse in bed at night. Ok, I might sit down around 9pm and chill in front of the telly for an hour. I would rather spend it in the garden, but as far as the British summer goes......

My daughter comes for a visit on Thursday. It deeply troubles me that she doesn't want anything to do with my LB. Yes she has met him once or twice, but apart from hello and bye, nothing. I split up from my husband 7 years ago. She is 28 this year. I once asked her if she wouldn't introduce me to a partner she might have in the future....and she said probably not.

I just can't wrap my head around her way of thinking. I love her dearly. She has a good job, a flat, a car. But where does she come from????
LB is hurt by her attitude too, but there is nothing I can do! Or can I?
I have told her how I feel. She says she doesn't want to hurt me, but she just doesn't care about me being with someone else. She is the same way with her father and his new partner.
I did promise her that I wouldn't force things upon her....BUT!?


Diet Calendar Entry for 21 June 2016:
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Thanks Carmen. It is so reassuring that I am not the only one!!! 
21 Jun 16 by member: schmetterlinge34
How long have you been with your LB, if I may ask. I think lots if times that our "children" always have the hopes that mommy and daddy will reunite no matter how long they've been apart. One thing I DO know for sure is that you can't let ANYONE dictate your happiness! She apparently is not going to let you dictate hers if she "probably won't" introduce you to a partner she may have in the future.  
21 Jun 16 by member: Caterpillar2Butterfly
My suggestion as the daughter is not to force it. When my Dad remarried, I had a hard time with it, but I love my step mom dearly and we have a wonderful relationship, it just takes time.  
21 Jun 16 by member: skwhite
Yea, definitely don't force it. That would likely make things worse. 
21 Jun 16 by member: Caterpillar2Butterfly
After 1st marriage divorce my oldest daughter had some difficulty with the lady I met who is now my wife. But she's come around now and things are fine. Hopefully the same will happen w/ your daughter. 
21 Jun 16 by member: jmb3450
When my dad remarried it was tough. Especially since the relationship started so soon after my mother died. It took a while but I finally made my peace with it. I agree that you shouldn't force it. She will likely come around in the future. And if she doesn't, enjoy what limited relationship you have with her. Sending good thoughts your way.  
21 Jun 16 by member: Bonnybelle
Thank you for all your comments. No I won't force anything. A promise is a promise. I have been with my 'now' man for 6 years. But I am still married to the 'old' one. Long long time ago , before we got married, he told me he would never divorce, as he comes from a broken home (his parents divorced when he was 6 or 7), and either he is keeping his promise or he has realised that it is cheaper LOL. She will come tomorrow and I will make the most out of the few (5) days we have together :)  
22 Jun 16 by member: schmetterlinge34

     
 

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