Abeera Anwar
Being a parent has opened up a whole new side of me that I never knew I had. I’ve always been shy and reserved, but with my kids, I finally feel free enough to be silly, playful, and imaginative. It’s been a truly healing experience, both for me and for the bond I share with my children. But recently, something that brings me so much joy has started to cause tension in my marriage—and now I’m questioning if I’m really in the wrong here.
A Dad Finally Feels Free
The Side-Eye That Shattered Me
The Collar, The Ball, and The Judgment
Confidence Crushed in an Instant
“Play Like a Normal Adult”
Time to see how Reddit weighs in on this drama.
I can’t shake the hurt from my wife’s words and reactions. What feels like genuine bonding to me, she sees as embarrassing and “childish.” Now I’m second-guessing myself every time I want to play with my kids the way I naturally do. I don’t want my children to lose out on the laughter and connection we share, but I also don’t want to keep feeling judged by my own spouse. So, Reddit—am I really being weird here, or is my wife being unfair?
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