My partners father keeps projecting his history of cheating on to me
DEAR DEIDRE: MY partner’s father told him it was inevitable I would cheat on him. But this man cheated on his wife!
I’m furious, and sick of him trying to interfere in our relationship.
My partner and I have been together for three years.
I’m 26 and he’s 28. We moved in together last year and are planning a wedding.
His dad, 52, has never liked me.
The feeling is mutual, although I have always made an effort with him for my other half’s sake.
I’ve never cheated on anyone and have no intention of doing so. However, my partner’s dad left his wife for another woman. He’s such a hypocrite.
He thinks we’re too young to settle down and that we should both be playing the field.
My boyfriend says he has no concerns about me, but I’m really hurt and upset.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Your future father-in-law is projecting his own feelings and experience on your relationship.
Ignore what he says. You’re both different people.
It’s not his business and you need to stand up to him as a united front.
My support pack, Standing Up For Yourself, should help.
Talk to your partner about how it is making you feel, so he can offer you some reassurance.