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[quote=Anonymous]One of my kids VASTLY preferred my wife to me (I was the birth parent of both of our kids.) It was frustrating as hell (he WOULD NOT go to sleep for me, but you conk out as soon as she picked him up.) He is now a teenager and while I still think he relates to her more (they have similar personalities) it isn't as overt. Our other son has always preferred me to my wife and as a tween still does. But he and I are very similar and I really "get" him (he has ADHD and anxiety which sometimes frustrates my wife.) I used to say, "I know you love Mama. I love her too." It is hard not to take personally, but in reality it doesn't have anything to do with you per se. And the relationship you and your spouse have with your child will evolve and change over time. 2y-4y were the crux of the preferential treatment - after that, they certainly had a preferred parent but would let the other parent help with homework/getting ready/whatever. Good luck![/quote]
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