Hello, dear.
I totally get how you feel, and I also understand how your boyfriend feels.
In the middle of all this, when your student wanted to give a gift to your lover, you were really thoughtful and didn't accept it. You even told your student that you didn't have a boyfriend or husband, and that when your husband left, you had hoped that you could give him a send-off. It wasn't far, just a few steps away, but you also rejected his goodwill and request because you were worried about being late or affecting the student.
I can see how your boyfriend might feel dispensable throughout this whole process. It's so hard when we feel like we're not good enough, and you feel like you can't show him off or put him on the table. It's natural to want to draw a line and refuse his existence and the relationship with her, but it might make him feel particularly insecure.
And he even took special leave because he was worried about you! He bought the formaldehyde testing agent and then communicated with your colleagues and leaders at your school. Well, then, if you treat him like this, he'll feel like his good intentions and enthusiasm have been poured cold water on. This contrast may make him feel that he's not valued in the relationship, which I'm sure he isn't!
After he went back, he didn't answer your calls and even asked for a separation or even a divorce. It can feel like he's making a big deal out of nothing and being unreasonable, which is totally understandable! It's clear that you and he have different feelings about this whole situation. It's like he's not taking his own feelings seriously, and you're not taking his feelings seriously either. This can be really hurtful, especially if you're both at an impasse. If this is the case, it might be helpful to seek outside support to help you both navigate this challenge.
First, let's talk about how grateful you are for everything he's done for you. You can tell him you'll chat with him later about the test results, whether it's safe or not. You can also tell him about your own thoughts and feelings, just as you described them. You're worried that if your students find out, you won't feel comfortable holding hands with your lover in front of them, or even introducing him as your boyfriend or lover.
It's understandable! They're just kids, and they're processing a lot of information. They're learning about relationships and love, and they're trying to make sense of it all. It's natural for them to have these feelings and to process them in ways that might not align with what we adults think is appropriate.
I can see how you're trying to navigate this tricky situation. You have a lot of concerns, and it's clear that you're dedicated to doing your job well. You're serious and responsible, and you care deeply about your students. But at the same time, you've overlooked the feelings of your loved one.
I totally get where you're coming from. You're trying to set a good example for the students, and I admire that. But, your actions might come across as a bit constrained and not very open-minded. The students are just in the third grade, but they know everything! They know that the father is the mother's lover, that you have a boyfriend or husband, that you're pregnant, and that you're having a baby. They know it all!
It's totally okay to talk about these things! In fact, the more you avoid them, the more curious the students will become. They'll start to wonder, "Why did the teacher lie to us? What did she say would happen?"
It'll think in this direction on its own. We can just be open about it, including all aspects of the child's education. There may be some sex education in there, and we won't hide it anymore, as we did before. Anyway, it should be used as a course that can be taught in class. Just tell them, and do a good job of popularizing it. On the contrary, for children, it is a better protection and a force of example.
I truly believe that if you can handle your concerns in this area, then these problems will surely not occur in the future. Just as you will no longer refuse or try to avoid being with your loved one, you will be more generous and natural when walking together to see her off or whatever. You will no longer deliberately try to avoid it or whatever.
Of course, in front of students, it's probably best to avoid some overly intimate behavior. This is something you should pay attention to, such as holding hands, hugging, and so on. Well, you should still pay attention to it, my friend.
I truly believe that as long as you can see your loved one's needs, respect her feelings, and be willing to give her a response and explanation, while also telling her your thoughts and some of your needs, and also telling her what you want her to do, and also listening to what she expects from you, this will have a wonderful, positive effect on the relationship and really bring you two closer together.
Of course, when problems arise, it's always best to communicate effectively. If you immediately bring up the idea of breaking up or getting a divorce, it might hurt the other person. You can tell him how you feel, and that's totally okay!
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I can totally understand why your husband might feel hurt, but it seems like there's a lot of misunderstanding here. We should probably sit down and talk about what really happened that day, clear up the confusion, and reassure him of our relationship.
It sounds like a miscommunication led to this whole situation. I would reach out to my husband and explain everything calmly. It's important to make sure he knows that not taking him to the bus stop was just because of school rules, not because of any personal feelings towards him.
Oh wow, it does sound like my husband took things the wrong way. I think it's crucial for us to have an open conversation about his feelings and address the insecurities that came up. Maybe we also need to be more mindful of how our actions can be perceived by others, especially in a school setting.
This is such a delicate situation. I believe it's necessary to have a heartfelt discussion with my husband, acknowledging his emotions while explaining my side of the story. It's vital for us to support each other and work through this together, ensuring that we don't let misunderstandings come between us.