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[quote=Anonymous]At some point you're going to have to help her understand appropriate male relationships. Her need for male affection is probably coming from the lack of time with a father figure - but if you don't help her understand appropriate connections she might lose sight of herself a few years down the road. It sounds like now might be a good time to help frame those.

I would say - hugs are okay, sitting together on couch is okay. Back rubs, tickling that involves laying down, piggy back rides (unless for some exhaustion / traveling reason) are probably good to start outlawing. Ask him to help you teach her how to show and express love without always being physical.

You could help her bake his favorite cookies, or buy a funny tshirt he could wear, or even make him a friendship bracelet he could wear from her - that way she can SEE his love "on display" from him. Those would all be healthy expressions and help her show non-touching/feeling ways of connecting with a male.[/quote]

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