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[quote=Anonymous]I have two boys, and would be lying to say I'm not a bit sad about my 'missing' daughter. Part of that I  think is because I'm so close to my sisters, and lost my mother as a young adult, so kind of idealize what it would like to have that mother/daughter relationship with a grown daughter. I also have a husband who is a stereotypical "silent" man, so have some fears about boys not communicating the way a daughter would, especially as adults.

But... my boys are awesome! I wouldn't trade them for the world. I am the light in their little boy worlds, and feel a great satisfaction in helping them grown into kind, loving men. I look at the love my brothers had for my deceased mother, and it makes me appreciate the deep relationship between boys and their mothers. Who knows what my imaginary daughter would be like, but I do know my sons, and I know that I am lucky I get to be their mom. We share all kinds of stuff together, that is more dependent on their personalities than their gender. My youngest is my little sous chef and nature lover. My older son and I have the same zany sense of humor and love of books.

I've resigned myself a bit to the fact that I might not have the same sort of relationship I'd have with a daughter when they are grown, but it's probably healthier not to have those expectations anyway. Female relationships are important to me (largely because my DH, while wonderful, isn't up for chatting with me like my sisters and friends are, and which I need in life) so I make a concerted effort to sustain those relationships outside of my nuclear family, by building friendships, relying on my sisters, and building relationships with my nieces.[/quote]

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