my daughter is 14 months and my husband has been trying to get me to quit nursing her since she was like 4 months old. it’s been taking a toll on me that he’s not being supportive, i feel like any normal partner would be happy and supportive of their wife breastfeeding their baby for this long and even planning for longer. but he’s been so terrible to me about it. he told me i just shouldn’t even nurse or next baby. why’s he so hateful about it?? he can’t even tell me what he doesn’t like about it, just says i’m going to be nursing her till she’s like 4.
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Has he said why? This sounds like a major red flag. Any reason other than he thinks it's affecting his connection (he's wrong) is a red flag and I wouldn't have another baby.

So because he thinks something you're not doing you should be able to nurse at all? Does your husband watch podcasts hosted by men by chance....like lonely men...

I believe that most decisions should be made together BUT not breastfeeding or c section vs vaginal birth off the top of my head. Maybe there is more.

I would tell him until he can tell you why and you guys can discuss it or if he can show you proof that its not beneficial for both of you guys. You'll keep doing so he does not have a say in this honestly. And I'm pro fed is best.

You're the default parent regardless. If he is jealous he needs to put in more effort. Change more diapers etc and also give his head a shake because that is ridiculous. He can be involved in breastfeeding. Rubbing her back etc. I mean what's he been doing for 14 months while you nurse?

Ignore him. If he keeps pressing dig in and get a consise answer from him. Because he has one he just doesnt want to tell you because its likely going to make you angry.
Tell him its reccomended till 2 to breast feed. There are many benefits to extended breastfeeding and there even studies that show its beneficial past 2. And its your body your choice on how long you breastfeed for

I stopped breastfeeding when my kids started teething that was around 6 months but that's me. I think you should do what you feel comfortable with. Definitely breastfeed when you have another baby. Formula is so expensive

Sounds like he shouldn't actually want you to stop because then he'll have to find another reason why she has this preference... Other than the fact that she's a baby and you're her primary care giver and that's totally normal, breast, formula or combi! My husband has done absolutely everything right, put all the time and effort in, but our daughter still prefers me because she just spends the most time with me and is used to the way I do things. She still loves him very much and I'm proud of the effort he's put in to build their bond, rather than just trying to blame me for the lack of it. I stopped breastfeeding her a year ago and it didn't change anything at all. Babies aren't rational beings, I know it's hard but he needs to stop getting his feelings all hurt because he's not the favourite. That's not your fault. It's probably not his fault. It's not the baby's fault. It's just life!

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The WHO recommends 2 years