I really liked what Diane said, that she has a sibling 8 years younger, and they are close. What matters most is the current living environment, and if counseling is not an option now, there are many other options you have. You did not answer the question if your husband wants another child, but more often than not, bringing another child into a household with the intention of getting your husband back the way he was does not work, and actually creates more stress, tension and distance. I speak from experience, as I have a 3 year old, too, and a 7 week-old baby. My husband and I have the normal stresses, and a new baby definitely creates more isolation, tension and stress in the marriage ( since we have to " tag team" between the kids...there is no " us" time).
There are so many kids that do not have siblings, and I would argue that they are not lonely, but ate equally loved and nurtured. They have more one-on-one time with adults in their life, as well as numerous friends, activities, extended family. Can you explain why you feel your daughter is lonely? I'm not sure how to ask this question without being blunt, so I'll just ask: do you think you are projecting your emotions on your daughter, and you are actually the lonely one?
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I really liked what Diane said, that she has a sibling 8 years younger, and they are close. What matters most is the current living environment, and if counseling is not an option now, there are many other options you have. You did not answer the question if your husband wants another child, but more often than not, bringing another child into a household with the intention of getting your husband back the way he was does not work, and actually creates more stress, tension and distance. I speak from experience, as I have a 3 year old, too, and a 7 week-old baby. My husband and I have the normal stresses, and a new baby definitely creates more isolation, tension and stress in the marriage ( since we have to " tag team" between the kids...there is no " us" time).
There are so many kids that do not have siblings, and I would argue that they are not lonely, but ate equally loved and nurtured. They have more one-on-one time with adults in their life, as well as numerous friends, activities, extended family. Can you explain why you feel your daughter is lonely? I'm not sure how to ask this question without being blunt, so I'll just ask: do you think you are projecting your emotions on your daughter, and you are actually the lonely one?
Hope to hear back from you soon.
May 11, 2010 - 10:48amThis Comment
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