My ex and I share custody and they have started dating someone new who is now around my kids and I feel jealous and protective in ways that surprise me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parental protectiveness mingles with unresolved attachment, creating emotional complexity around what is truly best for the children.
“Where Are You with Buddhist Brahmaviharas in Relationship?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.