Hi guys I’ve been divorced for years from my 5 year olds father. She doesn’t remember a time when her father held my hand or hugged me, nothing romantic in any way. A few months ago I started speaking to a man again I hadn’t seen in quite some time. We are taking things very very slow and just two weeks ago I introduced my daughter to him.I don’t know how she knew right away but despite me having male friends she knew this was different. Last week she saw us sitting on the couch beside one another and she threw a fit. She told me today that mommy’s should only be friends with their daughters or other mommies.Today she cried to me asking if he had called me I asked her why it made her sad if he did. Again she told she’s the only one who can be my friend. It’s always only been her and I, she doesn’t know anything different. Can anyone explain to me what she may be thinking and how I can help her through this.I tried to repeatedly assure her that she is my best friend and I will always love her first. I think she’s confused and doesn’t know what to make of this.I feel sad about this I don’t want her to think I’ll love her less or make her less of a priority. I’ve never dealt with this because I haven’t been in a serious relationship after the divorce for years.Thank you! via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2v4A77R
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