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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Such lovely answers. I was asking bc I have one son, an only, and hes so little, only three, but I’m so surprised how hard we laugh together and what a great time we have. I guess in a funny way it’s not something I was expecting about parenting. I know this is so earnest and naive of me, but I just want to do my best to keep this. Your thoughts are wonderful. [/quote]

My son is 25 and we've always been very close.  I think some of that might have to do with the fact that he was an only child until he was 7.  Also, DH traveled a lot for work, so DS and I spent a lot of time together.  In his teens he pulled away from both DH and me, which was hard on everybody, though normal and necessary, of course.  When he entered college, we developed a different kind of closeness.  He is certainly more independent -- thank goodness -- and sets his boundaries (in a good-humored -- or at least civil -- way), but we still have fun together and he occasionally asks for advice (and gives it :))  We have a similar relationship with our DD who is 18, but, interestingly, she pulled away from DH more than she did from me (it was the reverse with DS).  As they've gotten older, we have really focused on letting them make their own decisions with us playing the role of sounding boards when wanted.  We feel very fortunate in being able to enjoy positive and loving relationships with both our kids.  I wish you the same, OP.      [/quote]

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