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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 113726" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>I agree, don't take responsibility for her lack of confidence. She could have grown up with none of those issues and still have confidence/self esteem issues. Nichole is a prime example.</p><p></p><p>That said. I guess I'll try to answer the way I would if it were my daughter.</p><p></p><p>Obviously I wouldn't encourage her to either break up or stay with the b/f. (that's a no win situation to put yourself into)</p><p></p><p>What you CAN do is to encourage her to keep on the path she's following. You can encourage her to make some friends and attempt to socialize a bit more. Go shopping with some female coworkers or out to lunch or something, or even catch a movie together. Do some individual activities.</p><p></p><p>I agree that reminding her how far she's already come at such a young age will help her see how strong and able she really is. Although it might take alot of reminding her before she truely believes it.</p><p></p><p>Also incouraging her to do things that will help her grow as a person can be a huge help. Both as far as figuring out what she wants in a relationship and her self confidence issues.</p><p></p><p>But I think your MOST important job right now is to be her shoulder if she needs to cry and her ear when she needs someone to listen. </p><p></p><p>Try to offer as little advice as possible. Sometimes you can help just by asking some carefully chosen questions. (I do this alot with mine)</p><p></p><p>And keep letting her know the door is always open.</p><p></p><p>Is Dad just thoughtless or trying to sabotage her success???</p><p></p><p>hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 113726, member: 84"] I agree, don't take responsibility for her lack of confidence. She could have grown up with none of those issues and still have confidence/self esteem issues. Nichole is a prime example. That said. I guess I'll try to answer the way I would if it were my daughter. Obviously I wouldn't encourage her to either break up or stay with the b/f. (that's a no win situation to put yourself into) What you CAN do is to encourage her to keep on the path she's following. You can encourage her to make some friends and attempt to socialize a bit more. Go shopping with some female coworkers or out to lunch or something, or even catch a movie together. Do some individual activities. I agree that reminding her how far she's already come at such a young age will help her see how strong and able she really is. Although it might take alot of reminding her before she truely believes it. Also incouraging her to do things that will help her grow as a person can be a huge help. Both as far as figuring out what she wants in a relationship and her self confidence issues. But I think your MOST important job right now is to be her shoulder if she needs to cry and her ear when she needs someone to listen. Try to offer as little advice as possible. Sometimes you can help just by asking some carefully chosen questions. (I do this alot with mine) And keep letting her know the door is always open. Is Dad just thoughtless or trying to sabotage her success??? hugs [/QUOTE]
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