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[quote=Anonymous]DS (10) and I generally have a great relationship. We talk often and he shares a lot with me. When he has a success, he's excited to share with me first. When he has a problem, he comes to me and not his dad. However, he also can be so emotional with me in a way that he never is with my husband.

For example, whenever DH takes him to school, he is absolutely fine. No drama. Anytime I take him to school, he complains the entire time about some school issue and half the time is almost in tears by the time we get there. I'm not bringing up hard topics or asking him questions. I have honestly stopped engaging him on even positive/fun topics on the ride in, because he somehow turns it into a negative. I know mornings are hard, but I don't get why he is so different with each of us.

It is similar at other times - no drama for dad, but so so much for me. Is that just him blowing off steam when he feels most comfortable? I am just trying to figure out what role I play in this. I do want him to share and be comfortable, but maybe I'm babying him in some way where he acts so different in engaging with both his parents? I don't think I do, but it must be something, since he can act like a big kid and does regularly with his dad. Anyone have similar dynamics and can help? TIA. [/quote]

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