To hate stepdaughter calling past 10pm

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Just been out with husband and had a lovely evening, looking forward to bed though - you know how it is last a certain age. Got into bed and his phone goes off. I immediately know who it is - his stepdaughter (she’s 17 and nocturnal). He always answers and has a loud long conversation in bed with her. I’m generally asleep by 10.30pm. Often she wants him to be her agony aunt at 11pm at night. I think there’s a reasonable time of day to offer advice and support and this isn’t it. I just asked him if he insists on indulging her this late to do it downstairs and got a mouthful about how unreasonable I am??? Am I??

My lot are more likely to talk about things that are bothering them late at night. She must have access to her dad whenever she needs it and it's wonderful that she can talk to him.

The problem is him, not your step daughter. He should be considerate enough to move elsewhere in the house and let you rest.

It's lovely that she feels she can talk to her dad any time, as many have said 10 isn't that late and as he's not physically with her its good she feels comfortable speaking to him remotely. I'm glad he has the patience for her, teen years can be so challenging.

He absolutely should be there for his teenage daughter. They often are processing things this time of night and need advice.

He should have the respect for you to ask her to text when she needs a chat then quietly call her from another room.

If it's disturbing your sleep for non emergency situations that's not on.