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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't say blame, but I do wish that my mom (also a divorced parent) would have taken a bit more interest in my high school years. She had just discovered dating and while I enjoyed having tons of freedom, I think I would have been better off with more structure. [/quote]

OP here.  I have put off dating and most of a social life for myself because I don't want to be distracted and I want to focus on her, which is what I have been trying to do.  It just seems like she wants me around in every other aspect of her life except anything academic related.[/quote]

You need to step back. She is almost cooked, so to speak. She needs to learn to sink or swim on her own. PLUS you have set up a situation where your happiness seems to depend on her success. Not only is it unhealthy for you (by all means, date!) but it isn't good for her, either. The pressure to keep you happy isn't fair for a child.

You should do some therapy for yourself, but if you can't manage that read up on some parenting books:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Blessing-Minus-Teachings-Resilient-ebook/dp/B003UYUON6/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1

http://www.amazon.com/How-Children-Succeed-Curiosity-Character/dp/0544104404

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