I have a 7 year old SS from previous relationship which broke down 6 years ago. SS calls me dad and has nothing to do with bio dad. He is no longer wanting to visit my house and is opting to come when there are gifts/events being held, which is not feasible long term. When he does come he is rude and disrespectful to us all. I make as much effort as possible to encourage him to come as does DW Talking to ex does not work as there is no encouragement from her side and I am constantly getting nasty phone calls/texts from her. However she’s encouraging of a relationship with my parents/siblings
I don’t know whether this is something I should continue to work on like I have been doing for the past 2 and a half years however there are no improvements. This is now having an impact on my family life with my DW and DD (9 months). I want to be there for him but I don’t know what to do.