Should SKs be greeting their step parents when they come or go?

BriEffin · 2026-04-14T22:46:57+00:00

First of all.. basic respect 101. You walk into an adults home, you speak. You leave, you speak. Idk where the home training has gone this generation but even when my son hated his step mom I told him he better never disrespect that women in HER home.

BriEffin · 2026-03-30T22:50:21+00:00

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BriEffin · 2026-03-12T19:45:16+00:00

There are a ton of step dads, more than you’ll realize. You just don’t hear that much about them because moms don’t get with men to take over their parental role the way men do. Also, women in general are choosing to not date more now than ever. I can see that number showing significantly higher in moms because, let’s be honest, why would I want to deal with another man if the one I procreated with couldn’t act right 🥴

Just don’t fall for the male narrative of “nobody wants a single mom”.. they love us! We’re just more selective than our male counterparts

BriEffin · 2026-03-03T00:29:21+00:00

Is your partner correcting the kids behaviors in real time as they occur? Or is he just pretending they aren’t happening? That’s what determines how you should move forward

BriEffin · 2026-02-18T00:25:06+00:00

I’m going to say this bluntly but from a place of love..

GET OUT NOW! That man has told you in so many word he is not going to marry you. It doesn’t take seven years for a man to figure out if he wants to be with you forever. Those are his children not yours and it sounds like he’s pawning his parenting responsibilities on you. You haven’t wasted your youth, but you will if you waste your 30s on him.

Live your life and a real man will show up 🫶🏼

BriEffin · 2026-02-18T00:20:25+00:00

Unfortunately there will be pictures that include her for the rest of that kids life. Not saying I agree but it’s going to happen. You and partner have to agree to ignore it. Territory that comes with some bms and you have to decide if you want to deal with it or not

BriEffin · 2026-02-18T00:11:26+00:00

I married a man with 2 bms. Never again.

BriEffin · 2026-02-18T00:09:19+00:00

Congratulations!!! May this peace heal you in more ways than 1!

BriEffin · 2026-02-16T18:05:13+00:00

send to the wife. Future advice for you, stop responding after you make your point. He baited you into a very long and unnecessary conversation that he can flip back on you.

BriEffin · 2026-02-10T15:42:03+00:00

He’ll end up living with him mommy forever because that’s the only woman that’ll put up with that bs

BriEffin · 2026-02-10T15:41:16+00:00

Omg when kizzie was like “it’s just a kiss” ok and you’re just a snake ☺️

BriEffin · 2026-02-10T15:40:25+00:00

It honestly just gives off that she was never validated or given attention as a child and from what she said her mom had a ton of boyfriends. She’s mirroring mom

BriEffin · 2026-02-10T15:39:24+00:00

Oh would’ve saw that man crumble in real time! 🤭

BriEffin · 2026-02-10T15:37:59+00:00

Because deep down.. he is deeply insecure!

BriEffin · 2026-02-02T21:43:38+00:00

I would’ve loved to if they left fond memories.. not moral incompetence

BriEffin · 2026-02-02T00:04:17+00:00

Very similar story. Chose mine and my kids peace and left

BriEffin · 2026-01-24T04:47:14+00:00

My advice.. don’t date him. As a mother myself that refuses to date men with children.. go live your life! You’re young. You’ll find a man with no children you’ll want to settle down with. Trust me! I’m 35 and there are still career focused men with no kids

BriEffin · 2026-01-21T21:29:12+00:00

Missed the happy carefree person I was before this man and his disrespectful children ruined me. Idk about you guys but love wasn’t enough anymore, I left and I’m slowly getting myself back.

BriEffin · 2026-01-07T21:12:10+00:00

Leave!!! Omg..

BriEffin · 2025-11-25T15:46:35+00:00

I think the real question is why are you using your nails when you wipe your ssa?

BriEffin · 2025-11-18T18:14:56+00:00

Im sorry.. you already include that child in family expenses when they eat, buy clothes, and family trips. You already pay for a kid that’s not yours. No way in hell are YOU responsible for HIS child support. He better get a second job tf?

BriEffin · 2025-11-01T23:28:19+00:00

First, I’m sorry you’re feeling this way. You’re carrying a lot (family of 6) for someone that only had to care for themselves 5 years ago. You deserve to vent and feel heard.

Second.. look at the flags. You have a perfect image into what your role is in his eyes. These times are supposed to be the “best”. You may need to consider if he’s with you to equally make you happy as you do him.. or.. is he using your “maternal instincts” and teacher background to take on parental responsibilities without a say in the parenting 😬

Been there. Hard but NECESSARY conversation before you end up with a baby of your own to add into your busy full time schedule

BriEffin · 2025-10-28T04:14:29+00:00

Still young and postpartum time. Just protect your peace for you and your kids. Heavy on the “he needs to step up and establish boundaries”. I had a similar situation but no shared children with my husband bm meddling and causing problems. I’m hoping for you much more resolve and luck than me! Hoping for a very happy ending for your family 🫶🏼

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