It's just as reasonable to think that she feels less secure in dad's house and needs to be there to protect him. A good deal of separation anxiety comes from a feeling of being needed to to be there for the imagined role to help or protect the parent - not from preference. I'm not saying it's bad, it just comes from a different place than you imagine. She feels that you are safe without her, and that's a good thing. That makes her safe, too.
Post by explorer2001 on Aug 27, 2012 19:06:44 GMT -5
You are a good mom. It's going to be a long road if he continues to be indulgent, but the lessons you are teaching the girls will be invaluable when they grow up. Hang in there.
I know it's hard, but it's pretty normal. Try your best to not let it get to you and try to redirect every chance you get...."DD, I know you're upset because you're missing your dad....how about we go *draw a picture*, *play dolls*, *watch a movie*, *go pick out the meal for dinner*, etc."