So I am looking for some perspective.
I have recently met the man of my dreams, and like every other human being he has a past. He has a two year old daughter with another woman, a woman who he never had a significant relationship with, but rather a couple of week fling.
He is a great father and committed to always being there for his daughter no matter what.
Some background info on us - I am 24 and he is 34. I have no children and have never been in a relationship involving children. We have been dating for 6 months and are now living together.
In the past month I have been feeling very sad, hurt, left out, resentful and angry surrounding the issue of him having a child. I feel as if this is something very special that he shares with someone else and she is not mine. He is nothing but supportive of me and my feelings and does his very best to understand where I am coming from even though I am essentially rejecting his daughter. I know it sounds extremely selfish but I am threatened by her and worry that I will always feel resentment towards having her in my life.
I am madly in love with this man and want to make it work forever. We talk about getting married and starting a family of our own, however part of me just can't get over him having a child.
Any one have any thoughts or suggestions?
Confused....forever_girl