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[quote=Anonymous]Truly love? Just me and my DH, and maaaaaybe two very close friends who clearly adore her and have no children of their own.

My parents like the idea of my DD but barely know her and have made almost no attempt to get to know her. MIL tries much harder but is limited in other ways. They are all very emotionally immature and easily discouraged when my (very young!) DD does not serve or anticipate their needs the way they want her to. They love her, but it's so limiting because there is very little room for her to have her own needs, wants, or interests.

The aunts and uncles do a little better because they are less hung up having my DD give them a specific type of love or validation. But those that have kids are likely too focused on them to really invest in mine (and vice versa, this isn't a judgment). And the one who is childless I think holds himself at a bit of a remove because he is unsure how to approach a relationship with a child. Though I could see their relationship growing with time (he will never have children) and I like the idea of them having a special bond.

It makes me sad to think about this, actually. My DD is such an extraordinary person and has so much to give. I do hope she has friends and teachers and romantic partners in the future who will see her as fully as DH and I do. She certainly deserves that. In the meantime, we do our best to make sure she knows how loved she is by us.[/quote]

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