Out shopping in busy large(ish) town centre with Dp and soon to be 4yr old.
Lay out is large middle bit with shop lined streets coming off. All pedestrianised, all busy.
On occasions I'm walking ahead and I stop for them to catch up to see that Dp has Lo trailing a good few feet behind him.
I don't feel safe with this. My fear is someone snatching Lo. I know it's unlikely, but the slim chance is there.
So I ask Dp not to do this. To either hold his hand or have Lo walking ahead/ in eyesight.
Dps reaction is to get enraged. Massive argument in the car ensues.
Apparently, I'm saying he's incapable of looking after our child.
Massive sulk and scilence for a few hours from him.
In the evening, once Lo is in bed, I ask if we can talk about it.
A huge heated 1 hour discussion happens.
Basically, I've caused him a huge insult. He's aware of where Lo is and I'm trying to control his relationship with Lo.
That I shouldn't put my paranoia on him. It is mine to deal with, not his.
In my mind, I've only asked that he doesn't let little one dawdle behind in busy places. Was I bu or is his reaction?
In the end, we've had to agree to disagree. But I'm still a bit hurt by what he's said.
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nothingisnothing · 04/09/2016 08:10
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