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partners teenage daughter

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oceanstarising · 07/10/2019 13:27

So my partner has recently given up his flat to live with me, I am 25 with a 4 year old and he is 41 with 2 teenagers 18 boy and 15 girl, they both are challenging in their own way mainly daughter is very needy. he sees them every weekend and his daughter usually stays sat night and all day sunday, there is always agruements that she wants to sleep in the same room/ doesnt want me to share a bed with her dad while she is here, or she wants the time without me there. I am finding it really hard to share space with her and I try and make plans to be out all day, but a few times she hasnt come and he has been so upset, and says i dont care and im not being supportive. every weekend we argue about her for some reason or other, im so sick of it like i am being blamed for them not seeing eachother, but yes i cant really cope with her forcing me out of the bedroom because of her 'needs' and insecurities, not knowing if shes going to come or not and that effecting my plans if i will see my partner on his day off work.. also he is not very affectionate to my boy, who has no contact with his dad, and i often feel like i want someone who is more available to be a family with, I am only 25 and having someone whos had a family already feels quite heavy..

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cantthinkofauniquename · 07/10/2019 23:40

So your replies read you just actually want someone around to help you do the chores. It doesn't sound like either of you really thought this through before moving in together.

It doesn't sound like this relationship is going to be good for any of you, least of all the kids.

Topseyt · 08/10/2019 02:56

In your last update, your reasons for wanting to hold this crazy and crappy relationship together are pretty flimsy.

Moving this man into your home was a big mistake, but it seems you are going to refuse to see that.

Juells · 08/10/2019 17:45

she isn't your problem.

^^ harsh but true.

gingergiraffe · 08/10/2019 17:47

Surely if your partner afforded his own place before he moved in with you, you can both now afforded a bigger one together? Do you rent? Perhaps you are happy in your current place and do not wish to move or just maybe, you realise that this may not be a long term relationship so pointless making a big upheaval. It does all seem a bit worrying.

Bubblesintheair · 08/10/2019 21:31

There is no way either of you should have ever got into this situation where you have too many children and not enough bedrooms. Why on earth did you agree to have him move in? Sounds like he is bringing nothing but stress and isn't even a good step parent to your little boy. If you can't actually be in your own home when his children come then maybe it's time to reclaim your home. You have exchanged your living situation which sounded ok and his which sounded rubbish for a third option which is worse than what you both had! I cannot see how you ever thought it would work quite honestly!

Magicmama92 · 08/10/2019 21:39

Im sorry but I dont think this relationship is working. You shouldn't have to not share a bed that's so weird your his partner. Its nice for them to spend time alone but it shouldn't always mean you have to go out or get excluded. And the fact your son gets no attention from your partner should ring alarm bells. Of course your own kids come first but if you get with someone with kids you step up you involve them he cant just ignore your son whilst your breaking your back to facilitate his daughter.

funinthesun19 · 08/10/2019 21:42

My first thought was do you really want to live with all this hassle? I want to say just concentrate on your own child and leave your partner - not spend a big chunk of your life stressing about your partner’s teenage kids who are only 7 and 10 years younger than you.
There are so many more men out there. Ones that don’t have challenging 15 year old daughters.

WelcomeToShootingStars · 08/10/2019 23:23

How long had he been separated from his ex when you met him?

ColdTattyWaitingForSummer · 08/10/2019 23:47

Eek op, I have to say this doesn’t sound good. I totally get the need to be a “proper family” I’ve been there, done it, and got the messed up T-shirt as a young single mum. But if you are totally honest - stripping out all the other stuff - is this man who you truly want for your son? Does he need this drama? Or does he just need his mum?
And yes, contraception! This situation does not need another baby (not judging, I’ve made my own bad decisions there too, but hindsight is 20/20 and all that..)

Kiwiinkits · 09/10/2019 00:07

Contraception. Now.

He hasn’t provided financially or spiritually for his existing kids. He hasn’t even given them a room. He hasn’t thought about making space for them in his relationship with you. Crap dad. Don’t let him be a crap dad to your kids.

PupsAndKittens · 09/10/2019 00:21

I am sorry but 18:25 is the normal Ratio for a couple! I am sorry but I would hate to have a step parent that close to my age.

As for the 15 year old, I am I the only person who thinks it could be 10 years older then her! Not excusing her behaviour but I think that could be a possibility

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