Baby Bond
8 months after the birth of our first son my husband started having an affair. It lasted for a year and a half. Upon discovery, it was claimed that he felt alone and avoided by the baby and I. To fill such void, he followed the attention he was getting from my "work-spouse/mentor/friend". Our son is now 13 and has spent the last 2 years trying his best to forge a connection with his dad, to no avail. Dad and I separated in 2021 but he stayed in the home until moving out of state in July 2023. I have always encouraged their relationship, and continue to do so. Dad has a strong bond with our 8 year old (initiated and maintained BY child).
Could this lack of bond have been created because his Dad was not yet focused on family?
5 comments posted: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
