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Dp gone cold on me because my de was upset

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CorrStagnitto · 03/07/2013 00:38

We have been together 3 months, everything going well and we are quite serious about each other He is the first partner I have ever introduced to ds who is 6 but he is having a hard time coming to terms as he has never seen me with a boyfriend before, tonight ds was quite clingy and emotional, after he went to bed dp was acting odd, cold and distant, when I questioned him he said it was because he was worried about ds being upset, I'm pissed off because I don't need him going all cold on me I need him to be understanding and supportive How do I deal with this? Am I wrong to be pissed off with him?

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Isetan · 03/07/2013 10:18

Overlapping posts, but anyway, you explanation of stepping back sounds very sensible. We, well I'm not, trying to get at you but I want you to be more critical/ analytical of your choices. You have been a MN member for a long time which means you knew it was a bad idea to introduce so soon, so what was it that you told yourself that made it OK on this occasion? Your rejection phobia came from somewhere, the fault line that produced this phobia leaves you vulnerable. Invest in yourself, your son and the current/ future relationships by investigating it not ignoring it.

Hissy · 03/07/2013 11:45

Step back. Good idea.

See what his reaction is.

If it's anything less than totally 100% understanding, bin him.

Don't allow your feelings to get in thé way here.

You are not a bad parent. Really. Your instincts where your ds is concerned are bang on.

The problem is, that your boyfriend DOES sulk, when a normal bloke would completely understand, and willingly back off a bit, to make sure your family unit was all cool with everything.

You should have cancelled the sleep over when your DS plans were blown out.

For one it shows that it's not right to rub the relationship in your young DS face, also if the relationship is going to be strong enough to be long term, what's one night in the scheme of things.

I am worried that you seem so vulnerable wrt relationships atm, was your last relationship abusive? If so, your revelation that this is the first bloke you 'click' with in years is more worrying, as you'll be clicking with a familiarity, which is potentially dangerous.

Be smart here. The last thing you want is to teach your DS that women are 2 a penny, and that's what your boyfriend seems to think they are.

Make him work for it!

tribpot · 03/07/2013 14:08

Sulking for a week is not your fault, OP.

LemonPeculiarJones · 03/07/2013 16:48

Good idea OP. Stepping back is a very sensible reaction.

MollyMollyMolly · 04/07/2013 08:54

Hi OP. Hope your ok. Lots of good advice . I think he didn't initiate sex because he felt bad and uncomfortable. He was very affectionate and loving towards you though which is a good thing. Like you said, step back a bit and just do some dating with him. If he's worth it and interested then he will be happy with it. Grin

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