Why am I jealous of my baby dad?

My kids dad and I separated almost 2 years ago, I was tired of doing everything in the house / with the kids and working while he just played on the console when he wasn’t at work. We never went on dates or even outside really, not much of a sex life and he wasn’t a present father for the children. Fast forward to now, we’re both in new relationships, I am so happy, I’ve lost weight and my partner is the most attentive, supportive person I’ve ever met. My baby dad makes time for his new partner, they go out on dates, he’s great with the kids and is being a really positive influence in their lives. We’re still on good terms, we catch up with one another at drop off / pick up, I keep him updated with school things and I am genuinely happy for him and his partner, I suppose I’m sad that he’s changed for the better now we’re not together any more, even though I was begging him to do all those things when we were. Is this feeling normal? Was it my fault?
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You aren't jealous lovely. Your brain is just trying to understand process and accept that the things you wanted a deserved you were asking for from a man who wasn't up to standard. The truth of the likelihood is that he's doing all those things for the new partner to either ensure he can't be blamed for if something goes wrong this time or he is being genuine and trying to be a better person it's just a bit of a sad acceptance that some people are willing to change and do things for the right person in their eyes. You did deserve it all but you deserved it without having to beg and ask for it. I'm hoping your new relationship has reassured to you that no request for affection or time or even being another parent is too much for the right partner. 💞

Thank you Sophie ❤️ I think he is genuinely trying to be better which is so good to see. When we split he told me no one would ever want me with 2 kids (he was my first everything) my new partner has taken them on like his own, he’s absolutely amazing, everything I could wish for! I am just frustrated at myself for feeling this way when I’m in such a good place now compared to then x

Both of yall enjoy yall new relationships I been through the same thing some men love certain people more then others so they feel imma do all these good things for Chelsea because I love Chelsea but when u was with Becky Becky deserved those things to but Becky had or Becky was like….so I didn’t feel motivated attracted to or whatever to Becky like I do Chelsea

Some people just don’t work together and there are lessons in that. You’re not jealous and it not working I’m sure has blame on both sides. But it is okay to grieve what could have been, and I think that’s what you’re doing. If anything, I’d say he lost you and the family he could have had, and now he is putting those lessons toward his new relationship. Also, always remember, from an outside perspective things can always look amazing and not be. But if they are happy, and things are going well, then that’s just another positive relationship on your child’s life and that’s awesome.

He wouldn’t have become the man he is today without you, remember that. I had to leave an ex fiancé for him to finally get his shit together, and of course that means another woman got to benefit from the work I put into him. But it’s normal. I look at it more as grieving than jealousy. You saw that potential in him, that’s why you were with him in the first place. But he wasn’t ready to become that yet for YOU and that sucks. It sucks to be a persons stepping stone. But just be glad you get to see his journey and that he finally stepped up as a father for the sake of your kiddos 💕

Not jealousy at all, it’s just you processing things & trying to find closure for that chapter of your life. Yeah it’s sad when the person u love/d doesn’t choose to step-up until after a breakup 🤦🏽‍♀️ so ur heart hurts a little/ triggered when u c the changes when they’re in a new relationship ( ❤️‍🩹 ) but at least youse have found new, healthy relationships with new partners & are on good terms for co-parenting

@Carolyn now this is a message I really needed to read right now!!! Xxxxx

@ellie I’m really glad I could help 💕🥹

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