How Would You Advise Your Daughter Who Just Broke Up With Her Boyfriend?

Philippines
June 2, 2011 10:15am CST
My daughter just recently broke up with her boyfriend of 3 years. Although I don't see her crying all the time about it, I know she's going through pain. The guy was good to her, except that I think they're starting to grow apart, because of career moves. I'm only wishing that she doesn't get involved with anyone else right away and just give herself some time that she can enjoy on her own. I'm worried that she may end up on a rebound relationship and may regret it later on. What can you advise your daughter if she's in a similar situation?
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7 responses
@yspmyl (3435)
• Malaysia
6 Jun 11
Hi! Break off with someone in love for 3 years will definitely not a good things and she will definitely feel really sad about it. Someone should listen to her and talk to her so that she will not feel lonely especially the family member should do this. It will take time for her to forget him depend on how strong she is. Pay more attention to her and accompany her as much as possible, that will definitely reduce her sadness. You can also bring her for vacation and make her happy and forget about all the sad things and memories. Nothing else can cure her but only time.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
3 Jun 11
I would be there to support my daughter because her heart may be breaking. No parent wants to see their child in distress. i would try to reassure my daughter that the loss of a boyfriend is not the end of the world. There is so much more her to discover and i would encourage her to do just that.
@Rtlsnk316 (1197)
• Mexico
2 Jun 11
I think it's your nature as a mother to worry 24/7 Megan, even in this personal situation of hers, therefore want to help or advice her what to do. In my opinion it will depend on how open is she with you, how is the mother-daughter relationship ? If it's good enough, she'll probably would like to discuss the situation with you, but at her own pace, when she might consider it adequate. What I mean, I would let my child do what she needs to do, be by herself if she needs to, if she wants to approach me I would definitely open my arms for her and so on. Unless you see that things are not taking a good path as you said for example the rebound relationship, then I might approach and ask if she would like to listen to my opinion.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
I know you mean well, but I think they already know that. You mentioned about career moves, therefore, I think that your daughter is old enough to decide for herself. I think what best you could do right now is just be there without intervening out of emotion. Just be there when she needs something or someone to talk to but don't start the conversation. Just be extra available. I know you know your daughter and do you think she's capable of running loose and just be with someone? I don't think so, most especially that it was a 3-year relationship and that sort of thing doesn't make you go rampaging to other men, it actually makes you rethink your life and be longing for the relationship to be back. Anyhow, let her settle these things, and just be there. She'll probably be out more often to make the pain go away, but do something with her, to bond, to make her feel that staying at home is also a good remedy. You take care. I pray that she'll heal as quickly as she could. Have a great MyLot experience.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
2 Jun 11
Hi. bloggermegan. Welcome to myLot! The only thing that you can you do is to just be there for her. If you feel like you have to talk to her, then please ask her if it is okay to. Let her know how you feel honestly. I am sorry that it did not work out with her and her boyfriend of three years though.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
if you think she needs one, then find time to talk to her. if you think, she can deal with it alone, let her be. the important thing is to be there when she needs you.
@Rtlsnk316 (1197)
• Mexico
2 Jun 11
I think it's your nature as a mother to worry 24/7 Megan, even in this personal situation of hers, therefore want to help or advice her what to do. In my opinion it will depend on how open is she with you, how is the mother-daughter relationship ? If it's good enough, she'll probably would like to discuss the situation with you, but at her own pace, when she might consider it adequate. What I mean, I would let my child do what she needs to do, be by herself if she needs to, if she wants to approach me I would definitely open my arms for her and so on. Unless you see that things are not taking a good path as you said for example the rebound relationship, then I might approach and ask if she would like to listen to my opinion.