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writes:I am having trouble talking to my family. My family and I use to be so close but now.. I hang with my friends and I do anything to not hang out with them. My dad always tells me that I am drifting away from him. that I'm not his "little girl" anymore. I still want to be close to my family but I love my friends. How can I manage to have time for both? When my family seems to want me to be with them every single day. Reply to this Question
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reader, softballgirl334 +, writes (3 July 2009):
softballgirl334 is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thank you for all the help. I have talked to my dad and we are going to go to the park and platy basketball and softball. Both sports I am on a team. I talked to him about me growing up and he said ya it's just something I'm going to have to deal with. I am his oldest and his "bud". Thank you for all the help!
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reader, QuirkLady +, writes (3 July 2009):
 Well drifting away from your parents is an inevitable part of life. They can't expect you to be their little girl 24/7...you have to grow up and experience life.
With that said, it would be nice if you could spend time with your dad sometimes. It sounds like he is having a bit of trouble adjusting. Maybe you could set aside a day where you go to the park or another activity you both like doing and spend some quality time together just you and him. Reassure him that he is always going to be an important part of your life no matter what happens. Talk to him about what's going on in your life and ask him for advice when you need it. Once he sees that you aren't shutting him out he will probably relax and let you be.
Good luck.
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reader, Your friend  +, writes (3 July 2009):
 Your getting older and they know that means you will want to spend more time with your friends which is normal. They are trying to hold on to you for as long as they can, they obviously love you a lot. Just make sure that are there when it is important to them even if it means missing going out with your friends ocassionally, it just reminds them that you still love them.
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