So I got with someone I love to pieces about a year ago. He said he wanted me and my little boy (now just over 2.5) and understood we came as a package. Back then, my son was incredibly clingy towards me and my partner went out of his way to win him over. And I feel that's where it ended 😔. It feels as though, once he had gained his affection, he was no longer interested in him. He doesn't say it, but I really feel like my little boy is a nuisance to him. He makes very little effort with him unless I've pointed out that it's upsetting me, and then it's short lived. He doesn't ask how he's doing at nursery or if he's enjoyed things he's done etc. He never seems proud of him and never thinks hes being cute. He just seems to have no interest in him. He didn't have a great childhood in many respects and didn't get on with his step dad and tells me that he's better than a lot of step parents. But all the step parents I know are wonderful and love their step children. I don't know what to do 😢 is he right, am I expecting too much?
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