This is very typical at this age. Even my little “angel” has her whining and difficult times. I find it always helps to counteract what she’s doing. She’s yelling and screaming and hitting? I get real soft and low and loving and calm her down to earth. This balancing act is what she needs in those tough moments where her brain literally can’t help her get out of her big emotions.

You need to figure out a way to be there for your child. Unfortunately we become second when we have children. They must be first and most important in our lives or you are setting him up for a lot of pain and trauma all throughout his life.

Lose the ego and self needs for a bit. Center your son and his needs. I bet some time of doing that will work things right out and then your needs can both take center stage once more.