I think I know the answer to this and I think Im probably being very unreasonable but I need to check as feel like Im going a little mad. Here goes...My ex husband has my children one weekend a month and one week a year. I know that this is good and I am grateful that I get a break sometimes. My eleven year old son has aspergers so it is nice to recharge my batteries occassionally. I am a few months into a new relationship. My partner also has two children.
He has them most weeks for a couple of days and lots more in the holidays. As I have the biggest house we all stay at mine and have lots of fun and do childfriendly stuff together and its great.
He did not want to go for a week without seeing his children which is great and I love him for being so hands on but he invited them to my house while my children were away without discussing it with me first. I had made arrangements to see my friends for some of the time during this week and the rest of it his children are at my house so still no quality time!! I know this sounds really awful but I struggle to connect with children properly when I have time off from my own. I love his kids, they are great. I am feeling really horrible and selfish. What do you think? Am I being unreasonable to want some adult time?
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AIBU to want to spend my one child free week a year without children at home?
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emsylou · 29/07/2009 19:47
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