Background: I have been with my DP for over two years. I moved in with him last Christmas. He has three children and I have none myself.
Just recently I find myself becoming increasingly impatient with the children 15.12 and 9. I am trying to bite my tongue but I really shouldn't feel like that should I?
This is my only opportunity to be a parent figure and instead of embracing it I sometimes do feel resentful that everything I do is just taken for granted.
I should feel grateful that it has been smooth sailing when I moved in. The kids are great (most of the time).
What am I doing wrong? Why can't I just be this self less person and want to do things for the children all the time?
Is this how all parents feel at times? Does this mean I shouldn't be in their lives if I can't be accommodating all of the time?
Am I making their lives difficult Byrne being there?
Will I ever be enough for them?
Argh!!!! So many thoughts going around in my head.
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thisisallnewtome8 · 19/12/2016 09:54
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