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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know a family where the SM is super outgoing, one of those extroverts with a million friends, the best house guest, everyone loves her. The mother has a completely different personality with behavior that causes conflict (like lots of criticism, etc). But the kids are still totally loyal to the mom, even if everyone “likes” the SM more and would much rather spend time with her.

I guess my advice is: consider whether your behavior is unpleasant to your daughter. If you nag, criticize, pick, then of course she would rather be with SM. [/quote]

Just want to note here that not everyone likes the energetic extroverts, PP. I'm an introvert and I do best with other introverts. Can't comment on the "nagging" personality, of course.

OP, I'm sorry this is happening to you. I am the ONLY parent in my circle whose teens are still very close to me. All my friends complain that their teens want to spend all their time with literally anyone else. This is because my kids are introverts and socially anxious. That's not entirely a good thing! I would actually like them to have more friends, but we're a quiet family without a lot of social needs, and this is how life is.

Your teen loves you. Love doesn't necessarily mean attention and care at that age. She will change once she gets out of adolescence.

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