Intro and question

meahganf

Hi, My name is Meahgan(30) and I am not over 35, but my husband is (46).

We have an almost 7 month old and he has 2 children from a previous marriage (12yo girl and 14 yo boy)

My H is a physically able man, but I notice that he tends to use the phrase "I'm too old for that"

Also, SD asked for H to take her to the local field so that she could fly her kite. He told her no because he hates flying kites.

I had issues with this, but SD wanted her dad to take her, not me.

Later on I asked him why he said no. 

I don't know if this is an age thing or a personality thing.

DH also comes from a family where his father was abusive and not involved in good ways, then pretty much abandoned the family.

Any suggestions or advice would be helpful.

KerryHS

No suggestions.  Just wanted to wish you luck.

BrideBuddies

Well, whippersnapper, I'd think it's because of the abusive family history rather than the old age thing.  But then again, my brain is addled.

 

stever

BrideBuddies:

Well, whippersnapper, I'd think it's because of the abusive family history rather than the old age thing.  But then again, my brain is addled.

 

I'd go with this. Maybe have a talk with him and encourage him to be more involved.