[mfn2012]

My wife has put up a wall of defense and I fear now that it is transferring over causing my son to be alienated from me. My son used to be excited when I came home, jumping in my arms. Now he is distant, and when I asked to come give me a hug, he looks down at the floor. I talked to him on the phone and had to listen to him cry come home and ask me if I would be home in a while. When I talk to my wife about when I will be able to see him, she responds with "I let you know." So far this week I have only been able to spend 2.5 hours with my son, with another 2.5 hours scheduled.

My wife won't even talk to me on the phone. She gets agitated when I text her. How can I get it through to my wife that I want to spend more time? Should I give a couple of more days? Will my son just stop asking for me?

[Sunna]

"... another 2.5 hrs scheduled"? Are you separated/divorced, and is this some sort of agreed upon schedule of visitations? I don't know how one goes about increasing allotted hours in such a case, but if she is not letting you see him as much as you are supposed to, that is not right.

I am sorry you relationship with your son suffers. Perhaps some sort of mediation may help? Perhaps your wife can agree that whatever problem she has with you does not need to affect the child.