Jealous of my husband’s new receptionist

My husband has his own construction business and just hired a receptionist about 2 months ago. Ever since then, any time he mentions her name in passing or says he’s going to the office I get immediately ANGRY. Mind you she is much older than he so I am not worried in that regard. I don’t let on that I am angry but this is how I feel. A little background, I used to do some of the tasks this receptionist handles now (before I had my new baby last year) so I feel kind of replaced in a way. I’ve told him my feelings and he understands. I just don’t know how to stop having these feelings or make it better for myself- I almost feel like I need therapy 😭 I am also pregnant with our third baby and very emotional lately… so that does not help. Just wondering if any moms have been in this boat and what you did to cope. I know it sounds insane but I really just feel so upset about it… sorry for such a long post!

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I understand what you would be feeling. It’s definitely something I would feel. I guess if you’re up for it, Maybe stop having babies for a little and go back to work part time? That way you can spend time with him and also time with the babies, and the other lady can handle the other tasks❤️

I haven’t personally been in this *exact* position, but girl, I can easily understand where you’re coming from. And as for therapy? I love it! Been going weekly for quite some time now, and boy oh boy, it is TOTALLY worth it having a third party tell you how it is and offer some validation and reassurance. Plus they help you with coping techniques, etc. I highly recommend it! And it may just be a temporary thing while your lovely hormones are raging. (They’re so much fun, right?) 😅😉 I know my therapist has had to talk me down a few times with MY ridiculous hormones, and I know my husband and family are thankful for that 😂

@Jessica I second this!!! I've been talked down from some impulsive feelings, due to hormones, in therapy several times.

@Jessica having a therapist is so helpful even when you’re not feeling like you need validation and reassurance!! definitely agree with you

It’s definitely your emotions. You are feeling replaced and if he works a lot I’m guessing that contributes to feeling alone

Older women are hot you know ;) Not saying he will fancy her, but it doesn’t make us aliens or something!

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