LIFE

Dear Carol,
My Dad passed away when I was 9. A year ago, my mom was dating a guy and I was fine with it. Now, my mom is dating this other guy and I don't like him. Yesterday we were on our way to the mall when he called, so we met up with him, but I didn't like being with them.
—Jealous, Or Do I Just Really Not Like Him?

Dear Jealous, Or Do I Really Not Like Him?
It's hard to share your mom, no matter who the guy is. Provided this new man treats both you and your mom with kindness and respect, try to give him a chance. It may help to talk to your mom about your natural mixed feelings. Instead of saying, "I don't like him!" try, "I wanted to go shopping just us, so I wish you'd told him you'd see him later." It might help if she sees that while you're trying to feel happy for her, you still miss your dad and sometiemes need her full attention.

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by Dear Carol | 5/4/2017