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Is it normal to feel this jealous

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jeepjeep4 · 18/12/2021 15:51

So my DS is 2 and I, even by my own admission, have always been a bit over protective of him. I think this normal and every mother is a bit PFB!
I have to admit feelings of jealousy though, when my son likes spending time with others such as grandparents or aunties or friends. And whilst I'm pleased he has these relationships and I am grateful, I always want to be his 'number one'.
I feel fine with his lovely relationship with my husband (his DF) and I don't feel jealousy there. But my mum and mil - definitely feel rumblings of jealousy when ds is clingy with them.

Is this totally abnormal? I know it might not be typical but is is awful? I just love him so much.

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DramaAlpaca · 18/12/2021 15:55

You will always be his 'number one', so don't worry about that. As you say, it's great he has other close relationships, but you are the most important one.

SleighbellsZ · 18/12/2021 17:31

As pp, you are and always will be his number 1.
No one can replace your mother no matter how old you are.

Be pleased he had people who love him so much too as not everyone has that.

Alitlebitsleepy · 18/12/2021 17:47

Yes I feel the same about my 16mo. It's always been a struggle but I'm working on relinquishing some control. It is hard but you are his number one. The fact that he's able to form such good bonds with others means he has such a strong attachment to you to begin with.

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