Unloved
Watch this postMy partner who earns 10 times what I get gives the grandkids money when I can't afford to do that it makes me feel inferior.
I feel he always has to be the best even though when his kids were young he never had time for them, and now that he does they think he is the bees knees. It's getting me down.
Am I being unreasonable?
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Kids attention can be “bought” because money gets them whatever they want….and they don’t have any (money). When they are young, it’s a piece of candy. A few years old, it’s a toy. Young teens want anything that impresses they’re friends. Teenagers want bigger expensive things.
Giving kids money is just a bribe to make them like you more or stay in contact.
It’s hurtful but just try to stay in contact with them, keep in touch and stay in their life as much as you can.
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Have you thought about contacting someone like Relate who will talk through your issues and support you. I believe that they can chat with you online these days as well as over the phone. If they are not the right people for you, then I am sure that they will be able to refer you on to someone more appropriate.
You say you have no friends, which is difficult, I agree. You do say however that you have a family and they seem to be aware of the issues. Have you asked them for their help and advice?
If not perhaps you could reach out to them.
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