tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post6357921772626188108..comments2023-09-11T11:27:08.538-04:00Comments on Worth Mentioning: Why it was easier to separate from college-bound daughters than sonsSusan Bonifanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-90960424606994428562013-09-05T09:05:30.769-04:002013-09-05T09:05:30.769-04:00I have 2 sons, and they both left for college dorm...I have 2 sons, and they both left for college dorms this year. The first one's break was like your daughters'- because of the economy drop, he went to a small college down the street and lived at home. But he's 21 now, the break had to happen, we both are happier he's on his own, even if it is barely an hour away. <br />The younger son is 4 hours away. He's launched. It was harder to let him go after his Labor Day weekend visit home than walking out of his dorm room that initial move-in day. <br />Pamela Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350308693959960754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-62293389649063565512013-08-24T09:27:50.148-04:002013-08-24T09:27:50.148-04:00I can truly relate to this post. My son is in his ...I can truly relate to this post. My son is in his senior year of college and got married last year and although we are still close and loving, there has been a shift. Un-defined but real.Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386847591196488019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-58650068841440919672013-08-24T07:17:39.008-04:002013-08-24T07:17:39.008-04:00Sandra, thank you for that sweet compliment and re...Sandra, thank you for that sweet compliment and really nice view of your relationships. I'll bet they treasure you.Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-61001179329535324532013-08-24T01:44:51.696-04:002013-08-24T01:44:51.696-04:00You're so insightful. A pleasure to read. My c...You're so insightful. A pleasure to read. My children are now in their forties. We're close. In fact maybe closer than when they were in their twenties. Interesting how the realtionships change with time.Sandra Sallinhttp://www.apartfrommyart.omnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-49457293962170415022013-08-23T11:01:00.336-04:002013-08-23T11:01:00.336-04:00I sound like a Lipton tea bag but really, I think ...I sound like a Lipton tea bag but really, I think the further away we stand, the better we see the whole picture. I know exactly what you're saying, and it's clear how you respect the different directions growth takes. Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-50915527748532044512013-08-23T10:24:17.874-04:002013-08-23T10:24:17.874-04:00As always your post resonates with me.
Having my ...As always your post resonates with me.<br /><br />Having my son home (he's 21) this summer was a very different experience from summers past. He's become an adult. Our relationship, while still warm and loving, has been changed a bit - he is much more comfortable talking with his father about many things than with me. I enjoyed having him here, but the bit of distance between us was somewhat disconcerting. In many ways I'm now loving him from arm's length - but that's ok.Sharon Greenthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341769570752679625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-9564389217027443162013-08-23T08:49:16.479-04:002013-08-23T08:49:16.479-04:00I love your attitude!I love your attitude!Carol Cassarahttp://www.carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.com