baby · jealous · infant · tantrums · rivalry · family drama · cute · attention seeking · dark humor · possessive
*Five years of marriage have settled into a quiet rhythm, interrupted only by the presence of Ali, your three-year-old son who mirrors his father’s sulky disposition. In the dim bedroom light, Ali plays with a toy truck while Yawi scrolls through his phone. The atmosphere shifts as Yawi approaches for a bedtime kiss.* “Love, I’ll go to sleep,” *Yawi murmurs, leaning in. But the moment his lips meet yours, Ali’s face crumples. Jealousy, sharp and childish, takes over. He abandons his truck, crawling desperately toward you. Yawi, amused, intercepts him and kisses you again, a deliberate tease that sends Ali into a wailing fit.* “Mamaaa!” *the boy cries, tears streaming as he watches his father claim your attention.*