"I'm not sure that respecting your elder daughter's wishes is what's best for her, long term, in this situation. After all, it's only human to be angry with the woman who cheated on you."
"But your ex-wife is still Sadie's mother. She's the only mother she's got. I think your job here, as hard as it's going to be, is to help Sadie find her way back to her."
Sadie, 14, is estranged from her mother after discovering her affair, leading to a full-time living arrangement with her father. The father feels resentment but questions whether he should encourage reconciliation. The advice suggests that despite the father's feelings, it is important to help Sadie reconnect with her mother, as she is still her only mother. This process may require gradual steps and assumes the mother desires a relationship with Sadie.
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