Help! My Divorced Parents Are Competing Over My Baby Girl
Seeking advice on how to handle my divorced parents who are constantly competing for my daughter’s attention.
Seeking advice on how to handle my divorced parents who are constantly competing for my daughter’s attention.
Initially, she worked as a private nanny, tutored first graders, and took children to extracurricular activities. She had a good additional income. Her son decided to get married and moved in with his new family.
At 65, I can’t say I’m unhappy, even though I’ve lived alone for the past 20 years. Initially, it was tough, and I felt lonely. My children were a great support; they visited often with their families, sharing their lives with me. During those visits, time seemed to fly by
My husband’s daughter showed up unexpectedly with her children and suitcases. Her latest relationship had ended badly, and she felt uncomfortable staying there. The children were from different fathers from her previous relationships. According to her, she had nowhere else to go.
In our family, the women have always been on the heavier side. Mom always said it was genetics. Biscuits, fried chicken, and donuts – it was all about the food. When I was little, I didn’t think much of it. As a teenager, I realized something had to change. “You’ll eat what I cook. Don’t set a bad example for your younger sister. Stop…”
“I think it would be best if we sold our homes and bought a big one for the whole family,” suggested Mark. “Dad, I can’t do that. This is where we lived with Mom for years,” replied Sarah.
I thought I was doing the right thing by inviting my ex-daughter-in-law to live with me, but now my son is upset and distant. I need advice on how to fix this family drama.
My husband is a professional chef. He works at a renowned restaurant, respected by his colleagues and adored by the patrons. I always knew I couldn’t match his culinary skills, even though I try to improve my cooking. Sometimes, Jack helps me, teaching me some of his tricks. But it’s still not enough to become a top-notch cook like him. My husband treats cooking like
My father abandoned us when I was just 8 years old. I didn’t fully understand what was happening, but I knew it was wrong. He took almost everything from our home, claiming it was his. This left my mom and me with almost nothing. My father showed no interest in my life after that
My mom and I went through a tough time when I was 15. My dad left us for another woman, and we had to live with them under the same roof for a year. Eventually, my mom found the courage to kick them out, but we faced new challenges. I had to focus on school and prepare for my future, but my mom’s disapproval of my fiancé has made everything even harder.
My beloved son lived with us in the countryside until he was 25. My husband and I are originally from the city, but we moved to a rural area to escape the hustle and bustle and embrace a simpler life. John, of course, graduated from college and is now a successful software engineer. From his childhood, we tried to give him all our love because he is our only child. However, things took a turn when he got married
For years, I endured living under my mother-in-law’s roof, constantly bending to her will. My ex-husband tried to assert himself as the head of the family. Now, post-divorce, they are manipulating my son against me and my new partner.