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[quote=Anonymous]I would advise you to make a list of the things that your mother did correctly and the things you felt she did incorrectly. Make a plan for correcting the "incorrect" list.

I think the key to solid relationships is communication-- talk often and openly. Eat breakfast together. Pick her up from school yourself. Be present and available. 
Laugh together every single day. Be goofy and fun where appropriate. 
Be accepting of her choices even if they don't appeal to you. 
Love her friends and talk with them often too.
Explain your thinking. Explain why you didn't like doing XYZ with your mother as a kid but how you've planned to make it more enjoyable for her. 
Tell her you love her every single day. Even if you don't feel like it. 
Set boundaries/ground rules and be consistent. Follow through. Don't raise your voice.

Seek counseling and be sure you understand yourself and the issues you had with your mother. This will help you understand why you feel the way you do and prevent you from unknowingly triggering old problems. [/quote]

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