Ask yourself, “Why am I putting this off? What or who am I afraid of? What is the worst that will happen?” And write down the answers to the questions you ask yourself. In other words, you’re freaking scared out of your mind. I can’t even believe I actually submitted this question, considering it took me two months to write it! What the heck? Why am I always dragging my feet? What can I do?įor most people procrastinating is a way for you to bypass scrutiny, judgment, risk, or rejection. I know this is a common problem, but I am the biggest procrastinator. Really, you’re only talking with her to let her know you’re available and want to help. But you’ll always be here for her if she wants to talk. Tell her you know it’s uncomfortable to talk about it all of this, especially because you’re not only her parent but a man. You could even joke about how you’re going to have a tampon and pad party to lighten the mood (tell her you’re completely joking in case there's any chance she thinks you’re serious!). Let her know that this is an exciting ritual in a woman’s life. So I’d sit down with her and first congratulate her. She’ll feel closer to you, even if she doesn't express it. But in my opinion, rarely do people ever say the wrong thing they just don’t talk at all in fear that they will! So I applaud you for wanting to talk with her, which is the right thing to do. You’re fearful you’ll say the wrong thing and she'll feel uncomfortable. It’s totally understandable that you’d be like a deer in headlights in this situation.
I’ve given her some books but I think if I try to talk to her about this, it will just embarrass her. We’re a close family but I think my partner and I don’t know how to talk to our daughter about this subject. I’m a gay man raising my daughter with my partner, who is also called her dad. My 13-year-old daughter just got her first period.
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