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Smileless2012 Fri 28-Nov-25 08:54:16

Hello Buonanima. I think you are worrying unnecessarily. The close relationship you have with your D's has been built over their lifetime and them being busy is not a precursor to losing that closeness.

It's not unusual for at times friends to be prioritised over parents, as that often entails social get together's that also include the children.

Don't allow this worry to cast a cloud over what appears to be a good life.

fancythat Fri 28-Nov-25 08:49:53

I will have a longer think sometimes, but I do know of one very busy lady, who I have seen on more than one occasion, walking around a supermarket doing her weekly shop, with say a cousin.
I dont think it was an accident that they had met there.
Might that be an option for you at all?

I am not sure that counts as quality time.
But I think there are lots of us granmothers/granddads, who have snatches of time and moments while the grandkids are younger.

Buonanima Fri 28-Nov-25 08:39:12

My problem is I'm not feeling valued by my 2 DDs. I have had child care 2 to 3 days for the last 12 years and have a wonderfully close relationship with my grandchildren. However, my problem is there never seems to be any time to spend with my daughters who are very busy with work, both working almost full-time. One of my daughters in particular makes time for friends however seems to find it difficult to factor in my husband and I. My other daughter does what she can to see us, when she can. I'm terrified of losing our closeness because of the lack of quality time together. Am I being unreasonable and what can I do. I do have a busy life away from family volunteering, U3A group, fitness class a few friends. My husband and I are very close and enjoy spending time together