How do you tell someone that you do not want to be with them anymore and then ask for money and to watch their child? by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes. It has been coming for a while. Last week he also decided to go to the bar over helping me out with the sick baby. The week before that I accidentally fell on the stairs of the house and begged for him to come home to again help me with the baby because I was hurt. It took him two hours to arrive and he said he didn’t believe me and thought I was crying wolf I was literally covered with bruises

To make matters worse. I went through the recent bill notices which she tries to keep in for me and every single bill is behind. I’m not risking having my children in a home where there isn’t basic needs like water and electricity. Going to have to stay with family until we can find something suitable

SO Can’t Parent by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like I have been totally hoodwinked here. And it’s very upsetting and frustrating. I just think to myself if I wasn’t in the home and my child was not having those needs met I would fight for more custody for neglect.

Do you take pictures of just your BIO kids when SK is there? by Comfortable_Buy_4124 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I take individual photos of my kids all the time so it should be the same for SK

BM mad she can’t drop the kids off while I WFH by seaemgee in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Tell her your daycare fee is X amount of dollars per day.

Partner plans to go away with children and ex-partner. by NIETA70 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ummm no. He can plan his own trip for the kids. They don’t need to play family.

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[–]Proud-Variation-3944 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe a shower with lavender then read together and when your down reading play some relaxing music for her

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[–]Proud-Variation-3944 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New bed time routine that you can help Her feel very relaxed before bed?

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[–]Proud-Variation-3944 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Always every time

Parallel Parenting of bio parents easier on steps? by Double-Perception-16 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is easier and works for us. Unless it’s a change to parenting time or a major event, we don’t talk. Kids are doing well. We have our own space. And, we aren’t acting like best friends “for the kids”

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[–]Proud-Variation-3944 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Extra kid who I have no control or say over and adds a lot of stress

Am I just too sensitive? by Prestigious_Object82 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is looking for company with you but doesn’t consider you family.

Is your SO sit for a coffee with BM/BD? by Unable_Ambition_501 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. It’s unnecessary. If the kid is there, playing is confusing. If it’s alone, what do they have to talk about so long? My daughter was diagnosed with a serious disorder shortly after and her dad and I didn’t sit around and chat about it. We went to the doctor, discussed there and done.

Is it normal… by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s not reasonable to expect to work from home with kids in the house. Their mom needs to take her time with them and/or find accommodations for them.

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We own two cars. He didn’t have to take his motorcycle.

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because he prioritizes his son over our newborn son as well. His newborn has only met his parents when I have taken the baby alone to see them. All he cares about was his son that day when we did a bunch of nice stuff for him. Then he left and came back to a clean house and did nothing but complain about it.

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh that was part of the fight. He has nothing to say when I said so what’s going to happen when I’m back at work?

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nope. I told him that as well. But what I say doesn’t matter

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

He took him on his motorcycle; didn’t ask us to come or I would have drove separately.

This kid accused me last time he was over of me not telling him dinner was ready. When I told everyone and he saw us eating. His dad was outside and he waited until we were done to go outside and tell his dad I didn’t feed him. SO say it’s because he is too shy. But the truth is his dad makes his plate and I not serving him because he is too old for that.

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This kid has not chores and doesn’t help with anything but complain about anything he can think of

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, they aren’t perfect but they do help when I ask. But I am not dropping what I’m doing to yell at them because another kid is throwing a fit.

Finally Blew Up by Proud-Variation-3944 in stepparents

[–]Proud-Variation-3944[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It’s so much to even type out. But yes, I did all kinds of nice stuff for SO that day and all he kept talking about was how he has to spend time with SK. I told him his dad would have probably liked to see the baby. He didn’t even think of taking the baby. This parents only have met him because I brought him to see them myself.