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[quote=Anonymous]On the surface, DD doesn't seem to have confidence issues or low self-esteem, but I see it in some of her interactions with friends, especially with boys, specifically boys she is crushing on. She feels the need to say she's got a "boyfriend," instead of just being friends with everyone. I've also noticed that sometimes she'll play mental manipulation games or sort of play with their feelings when she knows they like her. I'm not sure why she feels it's so important to have a "boyfriend," whatever that means in middle school (she's in 7th). She's not allowed to date, so all she does is see her friends at school and talk on the phone/Facetime. She keeps her grades up, does have ADHD and is involved in sports. I'm wondering if she needs to talk to a counselor or someone about how to be a good friend and how to navigate relationships/dating, etc., and if they can help her learn how to boost self-esteem, etc.

When I try to talk to her, ofc she gets mad or tells me it's none of my business. DH doesn't know how to approach, or thinks it's a phase and will work itself out before high school. I just think we'd have better luck if someone talked to her who wasn't one of her parents.

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