Honestly I think that there is always the possibility of some kind of uncomfortable tension or awkwardness between parents and children of the opposite gender, for example between fathers and daughters, or mothers and sons. I think people choose not to talk about or even acknowledge it, because just the thought is considered so taboo. And I'm not even talking about incest, just the presence of thoughts and feelings that don't seem to fit into a family environment. But you are older, you are the adult, and it's your job to be mature and responsible and teach your daughter about life. Don't ever do anything that could cause her to betray her trust in you. She is depending on you to look out for her, never forget that. The relationship between parent and child is unconditional love, and because of the close emotional bond and your intimate involvement in her life, it can feel like so much more than just that. Your daughter is pure and innocent, like a blank canvas, and maybe you subconsciously desire those qualities in a partner.
You are still young. You're only 17 years older than your daughter. People make a big fuss about teenage pregnancy and teenage mothers, but there's hardly any discussion about teenage fathers, who also go through similar emotions. You happen to be very attached to her and you are confusing those pure feelings for romantic feelings. This is (maybe) because you're not happy in terms of where you are concerning love in your own life.
Is it normal that I'm in love with my daughter?
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Honestly I think that there is always the possibility of some kind of uncomfortable tension or awkwardness between parents and children of the opposite gender, for example between fathers and daughters, or mothers and sons. I think people choose not to talk about or even acknowledge it, because just the thought is considered so taboo. And I'm not even talking about incest, just the presence of thoughts and feelings that don't seem to fit into a family environment. But you are older, you are the adult, and it's your job to be mature and responsible and teach your daughter about life. Don't ever do anything that could cause her to betray her trust in you. She is depending on you to look out for her, never forget that. The relationship between parent and child is unconditional love, and because of the close emotional bond and your intimate involvement in her life, it can feel like so much more than just that. Your daughter is pure and innocent, like a blank canvas, and maybe you subconsciously desire those qualities in a partner.
You are still young. You're only 17 years older than your daughter. People make a big fuss about teenage pregnancy and teenage mothers, but there's hardly any discussion about teenage fathers, who also go through similar emotions. You happen to be very attached to her and you are confusing those pure feelings for romantic feelings. This is (maybe) because you're not happy in terms of where you are concerning love in your own life.