She has threatened to move out or cut off communication entirely with both her mother and me if I try to visit her in Seattle. Getty Images. Getty Images/PhotoAlto

Dear Annie: I’m a 48-year-old gainfully employed man living in Denver with my wife of many years. Our marriage, while respectful and supportive, has evolved into more of a platonic partnership over time. We are navigating a difficult season as parents.

My daughter, who just turned 18 and attends college, is spending her summer in Seattle. Despite my deep desire to see her and reconnect, she has made it very clear that I’m not welcome there. She has threatened to move out or cut off communication entirely with both her mother and me if I try to visit. She refuses to speak to me, and I find myself hurt and confused by what feel

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