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Jen547 · 03/06/2013 03:18

I am a single mum to a beautiful 9mo DD and my ExDP has started a new relationship after we broke up 4months ago. I'm so upset about this, partly because I was not completely 'over' the relationship but mostly because i am heartbroken at the thought that my DD will be spending time with a new woman in a 'mum' role. I can't bear the thought of it and Im furious that he thinks it's appropriate to introduce her to new people this soon. When i drop her off at his house i spend the whole day with a horrible feeling of anxiety in my belly, it makes me feel physically sick. I feel like my daighter will be happier with them than me coz when she's with me i'm tired, i'm stressed (i also work full time) and sometimes i'm just too exhausted to sit and play, whereas they both get a good nights sleep, have loads of energy and it will be more like a 'family' set up, much more fun for her. I cant tell him he cant have her just coz im feeling insecure but it really does affect me hugely at the thought of it Sad I guess all i can do is just learn to live with it..

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bluebell8782 · 03/06/2013 13:37

That must be really horrible for you - I'm sorry you feel like this.

As your daughter grows up with this woman or indeed any future partner your ex may have, yes she may grow to love her and enjoy her time with her and her dad, but, this will never replace her love for you. It's a different love altogether. It will be the same when you have a partner. Your daughter will (hopefully) grow to love him but it won't ever replace her love for her dad. I have loads of memories of my mum being ratty with me but that hasn't changed my feelings towards her.

Unfortuntely this is life, these things happen and the best thing you can do for your child is to encourage a good relationship with a step-parent. You have to get passed the (understandable) feelings of jealousy and be happy that there might be someone else in your daughter's life to love her - that's a good thing!!

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