If your child is caught up in a loyalty conflict, she may have started to resist spending time not only with you, but also with people in your circle of friends and family. Formerly beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins may suddenly be avoided. Your child may deny ever having been close or having fun with them, saying things like “I never really loved Grandma.” Your child may not only avoid them but may also denigrate them with cruel nicknames or rude comments. Your child would rather stay with your ex and clean the garage for the weekend than go on a vacation with your side of the
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