Hello! I have a 7 year old boy who is very affectionate with myself and his dad (we’re separated) but never with anyone else. Grandparents, cousins, friends etc… he never hugs or kisses them, refuses and has done since he was very little.
I’ve just had a daughter (3 weeks old) and he was SO excited that he was going to be getting a sibling, however he refuses to hold or kiss her ever. He sometimes shows a tiny bit of affection by stroking her head or saying, she’s cute. But that’s it.
we got him a present from the baby (which he loves, more than the baby it seems) he’s been bought presents from everyone that’s bought the baby a present. I’ve managed to find some time to take him to the play park just me and him, we’ve had movie nights and time just me him and the baby. He’s just not interested.
he has a little cousin that he LOVES, he loves playing with him and I’m hoping that when my daughter is older and can give him
something back he’ll be more interested, but I’ve just realised that his cousin will always try to give him a kiss hello or goodbye and he refuses it.
anyone else had this ? Super super affectionate with parents but no one else ? Including siblings ! I just feel like c’mon , she’s been here 3 weeks, show some interest and love !