Relationship struggles

Since having my baby 10 weeks ago, my relationship with my partner is awful. When I was pregnant, it wasn’t great but was better than it is now. I’m really struggling with my mental health since having my baby and he doesn’t seem to understand but I don’t know how to explain things to him. I just want him to be there but instead he will just criticise everything I do. If I stay indoors all day when he is at work then he moans that we aren’t getting enough fresh air or sunlight. But then if we go out all day then he moans that we should be staying on and makes comments that the house is a mess. I really don’t know what to do but I don’t feel like I can talk to anyone as don’t want to admit to anyone that I’m struggling.
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I’m so sorry you’re having a tough time. I know you don’t want to but I think you should talk someone. Maybe a friend, family member, midwife, or health visitor? It’s completely understandable that the house is a mess given that you’ve not long had a baby, I think he needs to understand this. It’s good that you spend time indoors and outdoors.

I’m so sorry you’re feeling like this. Postpartum is such a huge shift, and you deserve support, not criticism. You’re doing your best, and that’s more than enough. It sounds like he doesn’t fully understand what you’re going through, men don't ever to be honest because they haven't been through it but that doesn’t make your feelings any less valid. You’re allowed to ask for compassion and care. You’re not alone in this and you don’t have to struggle in silence. I’m a life coach, so if you ever want to talk, I’m here! You’ve got this, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now🫶🏽✨

This makes me sad and frustrated reading this, pp is no joke and it’s only been 10 weeks is he okay?! He needs to be more understanding and supportive. I know for a fact I was really just surviving during that time so please don’t feel bad babe. We’ve all been there and still to this day going through it 🥲 Please reach out to someone you can trust and be kind to yourself. I wish you could contact his mum to sort him out and give him a pep talk grr the audacity! Sending you love and I hope it gets better and he sorts his act out ❤️

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