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Resent boyfriends child?

I've been with my boyfriend for 2 years now and as bad as it sounds, I resent his son, I'm only 22 and he has a 15 year old son. I often get jealous thinking his son will have a child and my boyfriend will be a grandfather before the time I'm ready to have a child with him.

I don't know what to do because he's the best boyfriend I've ever had and on every level we connect, it's just age difference and his past that I can't get over even though I have my own past relationships etc.

I can't tell him about my resentment because it feels so wrong. Previous to this relationship, I had a miscarriage, and I never got over it, I desperately wanted to be a mother, so now it kills me living with someone who gets to celebrate holidays, birthdays, etc with his son, while I don't have a child. But, what can I do or say to fix it?

He does say he wants more children one day but I want to do things the traditional way and be married first and we're nowhere near there.

Will my resentment ever go away

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  • Teekie
    Lv 4
    7 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    I understand where your coming from. I'm kind of going through the same things. But not really. My (older) bf has had a very "colorful" past with lots of sexual experiences, and partying, etc... Even tho I have my own past, I HATE hearing about his. We almost broke up because I found some old pictures of him and an ex (about 5-6 yrs before we even met) I know its jealously, and insecurities, but its also resentment. I just have to constantly remind myself that things are different now, and what he did in his past is no different than mine.

    Until you figure out, and deal with the real root of the problem it won't go away. Plus, I think being 22, and having to deal with a 15yr old is hard enough, and presents its own problems. Try keeping a journal to at least help you vent these feelings. And try to channel the energy into something else. NOTHING good comes of resentment. It only tears you apart inside, and makes you a lesser person for holding onto so many nasty feelings and thoughts.

    Good luck with it all.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    I don't understand- you're 22, and you've been with this guy for 2 years. Why are you "nowhere near" getting married? What's holding you back? Most people either know their in love and want to spend the rest of their lives with someone by that time or they should be able to figure out that this is not the right relationship for them. This guy is clearly a lot older than you. You don't have to be a mother to a 15 year old, but you should certainly be able to share the family celebrations if you're living with the guy. Why aren't you enjoying this ready-made family?

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    There's no need to get jealous at all.

    The love he has for you both is completely different.

    The sooner you accept his son in your life as a part of your family, the better :) you'll see.

    My partner and I have a big age gap, I am 23 and he also has a 15 year old.

    It can work :)

    Source(s): Same situation
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