Feeling rejected ?

[Ffffffh]

Is this silly to feel this way about my 3 yo

Went to see an aunty / uncle and the whole small trip (they live 1hr drive away so we stayed nearby) he’s all for my sister (his aunty) and I just feel a bit rejected

I know it’s fun and a novelty I just feel like sad ? Maybe because me and DH are struggling atm so I just feel quite lonely overall

No it's not silly. It's just unrealistic. It's a big trip and a chance to see (and get attention from) somebody he doesn't see as often. At his age that's mega fun. He knows you are always there. It doesn't mean he's rejecting you.

But do be careful not to project - he's your child, and not "your support". I don't know why you and your DH are struggling, but that's for you are parents and partners to manage, without him being pulled into it.

Small children give you some perspective. I spent the first year of being a parent joking that people didn't want me to visit at all just the baby.

They won't be so keen on each other when your have an awkward teen, parenting changes.

Oooh be careful not to project, my DM did and it gave me serious issues 😂 If she ever speaks to DS that way I shut it down ASAP!

That being said, I do get it. Normally I'm pretty hardy as a parent but I do have to take it with a pinch of salt! My best friend is DSs favourite person in the world and it does hurt sometimes!

Thanks I’m trying not to! He’s had a little nap so I had a stupid little cry to myself then. Lol

I think it’s because I’m feeling lonely and rejected overall that this is me taking it as rejection. But it’s nice he loves his aunty of course

It takes a while to get past that vulnerability, it's possible. One day you just won't need others opinions to make you feel of value.