I am single parent to my DD (6) and we’ve come away on holiday abroad and had an amazing time. Last night we sat with some other families and it was lovely to see DD make some friends and play. I was chatting to a guy at the bar who was also on his own with his two little girls. We chatted for quite some time and had probably a few too many cocktails. Then he kissed me, my DD come straight over and said are you going to marry him, I laughed and said no and she said well you shouldn’t be doing that and she said I’m going to tell my dad.
I’ve been separated from DDs dad for 3 years now, but because we spent time together over Christmas and he got too attached again I’ve had to put a lot of distance in place. So he’s been very awkward and he didn’t believe I was going on holiday alone, he said I must be meeting a guy which I defintley wasent.
I feel really disappointed that I’ve upset DD as she kept talking about it and saying she’s really mad and I would never want her to see something like that. And Im already nervous about her telling her dad as he’s quite unpredictable and I can’t be bothered with all the aftermath of what he will say to DD about her mum and then how he will be with me. Also feel like I’ve proved him right.
I’ve just started counselling after 10 years of abusive relationship with him so learning to have those boundaries in place but I just feel so stupid over last night. Any wise words for when DD brings it up.