Why is my 18 year old so mean and nasty to me?
I have a son who just turned 18, and I'm just beside myself because I don't understand why he calls me the nasty names that he does, or why he hates me so damn much. I have always been there for him and supported whatever it was that he was doing.
He has a girlfriend that is always over, and I really believe that she is moving him like a puppet. She's the same age. They both have graduated from high school and now attending college together. Every time something goes wrong, I can't even talk to my son anymore. Not like before. We have always been close, and now not at all. I'm constantly crying because he calls me the "C" word (that every girl hates) and tells me that I'm a loser, and an odld hag. I'm 49. Not fat, ugly, or whatever.
Please someone give me a clue as to why and what to do. I feel I can't even approach him to just say hi. He and I live with my father. My father is never here, and I have a boyfriend of 8 years. He and I used to fight like cats and dogs, but have managed to stop that behavior, and all of a sudden my son decided to pick it up.
What do I do? I'm so very heart broken and need someone to talk to that will listen and not put me down for my mistakes. I am not a bad person, and get along with everyone, so why can't I get along with my son?