Hi everyone,
This is the first time I’ve posted on here.... so hopefully I get it right.
I am really struggling, my partner will not let me take out our 11 month old baby due to covid fears. The baby hasn’t been outside since the beginning of lockdown. We live in a one bedroom flat, there is a large communal garden but he won’t let me take him there or for a walk in his pram or carrier.
My partner has mild asthma and has decided he needs to shield (he wasn’t told he needed to by his doctor). I do respect his choice and after much heated debate he did agree to me going out for a daily exercise a few weeks ago.
He believes the government is not following the science and implies I am stupid for even considering it reasonable to take our child outside. He says statements like ‘why would I even consider putting our child at risk’. We can not have a conversation about this, were I can put across my beliefs as to why I feel it’s so important our child does go outside (in a safe way). When I try and raise the issue he shouts at me and then sulks for days. Which makes for a rubbish atmosphere to be living in. I did try again this morning and was told it will be weeks yet.....
I am really struggling, I am now crying most days and feel stressed and on edge. I just don’t know what to do or what can even do next.
I really appreciate anyone’s thoughts from an outside of this perspective.
Thank you!