Why do men struggle to connect with their children emotionally?
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You see him standing in the kitchen or sitting on the edge of the couch while the kids chatter, and there is an invisible barrier between them. He works hard, pays the bills, and shows up for soccer games, but when tears fall or big feelings fill the room, he grows quiet, awkward, or harsh. You type into the search bar, asking why is my husband emotionally distant from the kids, yearning for your children to know his inner presence, not just his house rules.
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