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Bribing Kids ~ Then Making The Kid Look Like The Bad One

MollyBee's picture

This is long, sorry!
I keep reading alot about PAS, and I think that BM is getting pretty good at it. Yesterday was the day the courts appointed for FH's weekly visit with SD8. While still busy at work, FH texts BM to "see" if he is going to get SD today. Here is how the convo went:

So, every time I'm hurt or there's an emergency I call my brother!

Manda's picture

I have always turned to my brother...he has always been there for me no matter what and never judges....I guess it's just an instict to call him for help cuz I know he'll be there....however HE'S hurting right now and I don't know how to help him. He got a close friend of ours pregnant and she aborted it without telling my brother...she did tell my bro of the situation AFTER she had the abortion... (don't get me wrong..I have always believed that it is a woman's choice and so does my brother) however I KNOW he's having a hard time with the news and I am also.

Should I end my relationship because of his ex-wife?

MaybeIShould's picture

I am engaged to a wonderful man and he has a 10 yo daughter. He and his ex-wife were dating for 5 years before they had their daughter and they finally got married when she was almost 2 and divorced when she was 3. He’s ex is the one who decided to end the marriage. He and I have been together for almost 4 years and we do not have any child together. His ex has always had a problem with me, but lately it has been getting worse since he has told her of our upcoming nuptials.

OT...FH has gained weight...

Manda's picture

FH and I had a party a week and a half ago with both our families and apparently his family was telling him that he's gained a lot of weight since we've been together... My mom heard his family saying that and of course made a comment about him actually eating home cooked meals now instead of take out (like his ex-wife used to order). I know FH has gained weight since we've been together but I don't cook unhealthy...I've actually LOST 30 lbs since we've been together!

Am I asking to much or just being a horrible step mother

cashcow's picture

Being a stepmom is really hard. My husband wants his kids involved in every activity possible which is great if he will pick them up from practice. He doesn't I have to do it all the time when I met him I told him I do not want to be a "soccer mom". I don't mind picking up my daughter because she communicates to me when she will have practice, while his kids tell him in advance and call me at the absolute last minute. We have all had discussions on communicating to me if they (his kids) need me to pick them up. They know if their dad is picking them up they don't have to tell me.

no more talking

andrea's picture

I'm liking BM more than DH lately. This is the strangest thing. DH called me today "just to say hi" he literally just wanted to say hi then he hung up. He can talk to BM for 20 or 30 minutes a freakin day for 4 months, but now he can't even talk to me for 5 minutes on my lunch break. At least he hasn't talked to BM for 3 days. That makes me happy. I've even looked at the phone bill (didn't tell him I was going to be doing that). He actually hasn't called her and she hasn't called him in 3 days.

we're all unhappy

tramontane's picture

Hello out there! I'm new to this sort of thing,so please bear with me. After a whirlwind relationship I became married once again, with a nice lady and her 9 year old son. The biological father was abusive i'm told and does not talk to his son or pay child support that I am aware of. I find that rehensible as I have 3 children from a previous marriage and pay support for my daughter as my sons have reached the age of emancipation. Hey just my opinion but biological fathers should support their children!

Note to DH

KeepTrying's picture

DH,

I love you so very much. I love your daughter too. But, you know, BioParent or Step Parent, adults need to be with other adults sometimes and not talk about kids - period.

Sometimes, let's just be together and talk about what happend at work, and where we want to travel when we retire, and watch boring news shows that teenagers think are stupid. We don't ALWAYS have to talk about SD or her crazy mama.

$$$$

MeanOleMe's picture

SD16 is going to a career center, and elected to take the hardest class possible. She is LD, and I knew she wouldn't be able to do it. I don't say that meanly at all, but it is what it is. I told DH this before she started. He ignored me. BM was off telling everyone SD16 was going to be doctor. :O So I went out and spent about $200 on the supplies needed for the class. Well guess what??? After 3 weeks in... the teacher set a note home saying they don't she can do it, and needs to transfer classes ASAP as there is only one day left for transfers. So now...

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