I would say each to their own opinion so no worries.
The only comment I have in response speaks to timing. People don't grieve in a linear fashion. Beth didn't come along right after Hotch's divorce or even Haley's death. There was a time lapse there. And while yes he does know intellectually that he can be happy and that he is not alone, this was more about internal doubt for me. Knowing something and truly believing it are two different things. Also, they got divorced because of his job, not because they didn't love one another. Haley was his first love and a part of him will always love her no matter how happy Beth or anyone else might make him. Lastly, like any parent Hotch will occasionally feel inadequate. Add that he is a single parent in a very demanding job that keeps him away from Jack far more than a regular 9-5, I can totally buy that he is still unsure no matter how well adjusted Jack appears.
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The only comment I have in response speaks to timing. People don't grieve in a linear fashion. Beth didn't come along right after Hotch's divorce or even Haley's death. There was a time lapse there. And while yes he does know intellectually that he can be happy and that he is not alone, this was more about internal doubt for me. Knowing something and truly believing it are two different things. Also, they got divorced because of his job, not because they didn't love one another. Haley was his first love and a part of him will always love her no matter how happy Beth or anyone else might make him. Lastly, like any parent Hotch will occasionally feel inadequate. Add that he is a single parent in a very demanding job that keeps him away from Jack far more than a regular 9-5, I can totally buy that he is still unsure no matter how well adjusted Jack appears.
Just another way to view the situation.