You’re walking around your house and you hear the following in one of your daughters’ room:
You decide to have a talk with each of your daughters. The conversation goes like this:
You: Can you tell me what happened?
Chloe: Dad, I was just trying to have some time with my friends at the park. But Emma insisted on coming along. I felt like she was intruding on my personal space. It’s not that I don’t want her around, but sometimes I just need time with my friends without her tagging along.
You: And why are you angry with your sister?
Chloe: I’m angry because she doesn’t seem to understand boundaries. She always wants to be included in everything I do. I feel like I can’t have my own life without her being a part of it. And when I try to explain this to her, she just gets defensive and accuses me of being selfish. It’s frustrating!
You: Can you tell me what happened?
Emma: Well, Dad, I just wanted to hang out with Chloe and her friends at the park. I thought it would be fun, and I like her friends. They’re cool. But she got mad at me for coming along. She said I embarrassed her in front of her friends.
You:Â And why are you angry with your sister?
Emma:Â I’m angry because she’s always treating me like I’m a burden. She’s always telling me that I’m too young, that I don’t understand things, and that I should hang out with my own friends. But I like being with her and her friends. They’re fun and I learn a lot from them. I just wish she would include me more instead of pushing me away all the time. It’s not fair!
Send an audio message to your significant other (pareja) explaining what happened and what you did.