So I don't have kids of my own, but I have noticed that at some point, the relationship between my mom and I evolved from Mother/daughter relationship to a weird adult friendship where sometimes I mother her and other times,she mothers me.

Has that transition taken place between you and your young adult kids? And if so, do you enjoy the bond you share with your kids as adults more than you enjoyed that disarming bond in the parent/ child dynamic?

Depends on which kid/kid in law. With some it is a great treat with some it is a royal pain in the you can guess.

So I don't have kids of my own, but I have noticed that at some point, the relationship between my mom and I evolved from Mother/daughter relationship to a weird adult friendship where sometimes I mother her and other times,she mothers me.

Has that transition taken place between you and your young adult kids? And if so, do you enjoy the bond you share with your kids as adults more than you enjoyed that disarming bond in the parent/ child dynamic?

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i wish to experience this with my mother...but yeah its hard to open up and be close to someone who never raised you

Sorry to hear that sweetie. I hope the love of your grandparents helps a bit

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They fill the parents role and love I havent get from my parents. Im blessed to have them together with my aunties. But still parents love is different.

So I don't have kids of my own, but I have noticed that at some point, the relationship between my mom and I evolved from Mother/daughter relationship to a weird adult friendship where sometimes I mother her and other times,she mothers me.

Has that transition taken place between you and your young adult kids? And if so, do you enjoy the bond you share with your kids as adults more than you enjoyed that disarming bond in the parent/ child dynamic?

The amazing thing about becoming a single dad was that I went from a "dad" to my kids best friend. We shared everything, music, movies, fishing, karate and everything in between. My son was my best friend and soulmate. Even at the age of 16 when most kids "rebel" against parents he would come into the house with his friends in tow and still give me a big hug and tell me he loves me..he didn't care what his friends thought..He was an incredible, independent young man and my only TRUE love!

Oh my god. This touches me deeply. What an amazing tribute to your son. I am sure he thought the same about you.

Thanks Peggy

So I don't have kids of my own, but I have noticed that at some point, the relationship between my mom and I evolved from Mother/daughter relationship to a weird adult friendship where sometimes I mother her and other times,she mothers me.

Has that transition taken place between you and your young adult kids? And if so, do you enjoy the bond you share with your kids as adults more than you enjoyed that disarming bond in the parent/ child dynamic?