Is Your Teen Jealous Of Your Boyfriend?
You got married and divorced young, but you were able to raise your child on your own. Now you have this amazing teen and you two have been through everything together. What a team! Now, your teen is a senior and just about on the launching pad, and all of a sudden your teen is a little moody.
As a single parent you have a great sense of responsibility to your teen. There is often a sense of guilt for having deprived their teen of the other parent even if it was for a good reason. For this reason, single-parents are frequently hesitant to date.
Once you decide to date, you may notice a mood change in your teen. You now have an irritable teen and possibly a depressed teen. Realize the time you spent together is ultimately not just special to you, but to your teen as well. Your teen has in some ways assumed responsibility for you too. You have become the other’s best friend.
For this reason, it makes sense that your teen might feel a little left out or jealous when you finally decide to date. They are happy for you and know that they want you to have a life, but now when they want to discuss something with you, you might be busy. It’s hard not to appear as though you have chosen your boyfriend over your teen and as a result you may feel as though you are being pulled in two different directions, but if your teen can rely on you they are less likely to feel replaced.
Take moments to check in with your teen on a regular basis. This is regularly scheduled time they can count on. You have been their long-time companion and sure they have friends, but you are your teen’s first choice. Check in and reassure your teen that you’re still there for them. This is the best way to transition your teen to your new dating life.
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