I want to marry daddy

[jen285]

My 3 year old daughter has recently expressed she wants her father to marry her. She has always had a strong bond with him and still shows signs of seperation anxiety when he leaves. She also at times attacks me when I try to hug or kiss my husband. When he's not expressing affection towards her she crosses her arm and expresses rejection. Should I be worried...

[moeiz694]

I agree with chely8569. You should try to have your own special bonding with her. But as i see she is just 3 years old. Keep observing her as she grows. I think as some year passes by, she will take interest in other people, she will develop fondness for others too.
                            Don't worry too much. Issues like this usually get solved with time. The thing is you need to understand the child's psychology. She has a strong bonding with her father. May be she feels safe and secure with him. She considers him as her best friend. Why can't you also try to be her friend too? Just keep in mind that she should not feel as if you are replacing her 'best friend' that is her 'dad'.
                            Be patient. As she grows up, many other things will interest her. For the time being try to get close to her slowly. Spend some Quality family time. Ask your husband to help you get close to her.
I wish you all the best. Take care.

[Chely8569]

I think right now you are ok. If she still acts like that when she gets older I would be worried. You should do some stuff that involves just the 2 of you. Let her get a bond with you as well.

[gab08]

according to freud this is what all children go through.. but i duno, maybe she just has a strong attachment to her dad. It is  extreme that she attacks you, maybe you need to seek help from a proffesional?