I'm looking for some views.My husband isn't very close to my 10 yr old son and spends a lot of time being negative towards him. Telling him not to do this or you haven't done that . It's highlighted when my son has been to stay at his dad's house for a few days . when he returns my husband says hello(doesn't show any interest in what he's been doing ) then is constantly on his case . Its hard for my son as when he's at his dad's house rules are much more relaxed.
I don't know if there is a jealousy thing going on for my husband as he never had a happy loving childhood whereas my son gets plenty of love and attention from me and his dad.
it drives me mad- we've had a nice happy weekend and then my son arrives home and the atmosphere changes so much. :( my son is a good lad so I don't think he warrants this negativity.
Also my son has a couple of health conditions which take my attention so I think this doesn't help either. :(
My husband has been around since my son just turned 4 yrs old and he's now 10 . he's spent more time living with my son that his own dad did so why can't he seem to enjoy being with him?.. there are times when things are good but generally I feel like separate units ..me and my son then my husband. or I feel torn between the two of them both in competition for my attention. :(
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JcJenny · 08/08/2016 23:01
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