Teen Refuses To Visit Dad's House Due To Girlfriend's Daughter Always Getting Her Way

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A 15-year-old girl is caught in a dilemma between visiting her dad or not. Her dad's girlfriend and her daughter always demand to share her things, and her dad always sides with them. She even had to sleep on the floor and give up her chair for them. Her dad's family is now trying to convince her to visit him again. But is she being difficult or is her dad being unfair?

Keep reading to find out more about the situation.

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Teen refuses to visit dad's house because of demanding girlfriend's daughter 😡

Divorce is never simple, especially when children are involved. Custody arrangements can be challenging for everyone, but they can be even more difficult when one parent starts dating someone new. This is the situation that one 15-year-old girl is dealing with.

Her dad has started dating a woman with a demanding 12 or 13-year-old daughter named Mandy, and the girl is fed up. Not only does Mandy always get her way, but her dad and his girlfriend insist that she share everything with the young girl, even her personal belongings. When the teen refuses to share or complains, her dad accuses her of being a difficult teenager.

The situation has gotten so bad that she has stopped visiting her dad's house altogether. Is she in the wrong for avoiding a toxic environment or should her dad and his girlfriend respect her boundaries?

Read on for the comments and reactions to this complicated family situation.

NTA. Dad's girlfriend's daughter is taking advantage. Pack up belongings.

ViolaofIllyria | ViolaofIllyria

NTA. Dad and his girlfriend prioritize her daughter over you.

cschmidtusa | cschmidtusa

Dad's girlfriend's daughter takes OP's belongings and climbs into bed with them. NTA.

TwistyHeretic2 | TwistyHeretic2

Stay with your mom and collect your things. Your dad needs to respect you. 💪

lesbian_goose | lesbian_goose

Father plays favorites with girlfriend's kid, daughter refuses to visit 🙅‍♀️

Razdiralec | Razdiralec

Don't let Mandy's behavior spoil your relationship with your dad! ✋ NTA

SnooDrawings1480 | SnooDrawings1480

Set boundaries with dad and stick to them. NTA 👍

taylor_harvey | taylor_harvey

Take the chair and run! 🏃‍♀️ NTA wins this round.

Myorangecrush77 | Myorangecrush77

Teen refuses to visit dad's house due to girlfriend's daughter always getting her way. Commenter advises to use dad's words against him and take anything you don't want to share from your dad's, while sympathizing with your situation. Replies suggest that your dad's side knows the issue, but at least two people have sided with you in the past against him.

HunterDangerous1366 | HunterDangerous1366

NTA. Consider writing a letter to your dad expressing your feelings & concerns 📝

vodka_philosophy | vodka_philosophy

Preteen daughter creeping into bed at night? Hard no. 🙅‍♀️

Excellent_Care1859 | Excellent_Care1859

Choosing your own family is important 💕

Prestigious_Detail_9 | Prestigious_Detail_9

Document any conversations with your dad for future custody issues 💬

jenkumjunkie | jenkumjunkie

Compromise means neither side happy but both satisfied. They're dictating. 🤨

Shenanigans11111 | Shenanigans11111

Struggling with a dad who prioritizes his girlfriend's child. Relatable.

Sardonic-Sam | Sardonic-Sam

Heartbreaking situation as dad prioritizes girlfriend and her daughter over daughter.

Catatomical | Catatomical

Setting boundaries with dad's new family, NTA 👍

AKChicken-tender | AKChicken-tender

Valuable lesson from mom: prioritize comfort and leave toxic situations 💪

streiburn | streiburn

Teen speaks up about dad prioritizing girlfriend's daughter over them.

[deleted] | [deleted]

Teen's dad and girlfriend's lack of compromise and entitlement causes tension 😒

meg_plus2 | meg_plus2

Parent's desperation for a partner shouldn't harm their child's well-being 😒

Neat-Barracuda-4061 | Neat-Barracuda-4061

Sibling rivalry and parental favoritism. Navigating family dynamics. 💪

bibbityboops | bibbityboops

Take back your power and your stuff! 💪

lilyflowers5 | lilyflowers5

Parents struggling with compromise, leading to child alienation 👎

JustTheWayIR | JustTheWayIR

Setting boundaries with dad's girlfriend's daughter, NTA wins.

rapt2right | rapt2right

Set boundaries with your family, even if it's uncomfortable. 🚫🛌

RabbitOfCaerbonnog | RabbitOfCaerbonnog

Teen threatens to cut ties with dad over girlfriend's daughter. NTA.

PA_Archer | PA_Archer

Child-of-divorce commenter empathizes with OP's situation and offers advice.

mer101 | mer101

👍 Stay strong, kiddo. You're NTA!

RumSoakedChap | RumSoakedChap

Family feud over belongings - receipts as evidence 🧾💼

Tight_Lengthiness426 | Tight_Lengthiness426

Teen refuses to visit dad's house due to girlfriend's daughter always getting her way. Heartbreaking 💔

Wise_Impression_6391 | Wise_Impression_6391

Commenter suggests talking to dad about setting consistent rules ❤️

of2minds2 | of2minds2

Dad's girlfriend's daughter takes over - NTA for setting boundaries 🙅‍♀️

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Teen stands up against dad's girlfriend's daughter for taking over.

AggravatingPatient18 | AggravatingPatient18

Toxic blended family dynamics? 🤔 Stay away and stand your ground!

Remdog58 | Remdog58

Standing up to unfair treatment from dad and his girlfriend 👏

girl34pp | girl34pp

Teen refuses to visit dad's house due to girlfriend's daughter always getting her way. Commenter suggests going to court and is deemed NTA, with a reply mentioning dad's house was nice before the girlfriend and her child arrived. 🤔

minahmyu | minahmyu

Commenter relates to OP's struggle and offers hopeful advice 😊

Fun_Drummer4516 | Fun_Drummer4516

NTA - Stand firm and let the Reddit community have your back 👍

Himkano | Himkano

It's not being spoiled, it's being treated unfairly 😒 #NTA

BlackForestGalore | BlackForestGalore

Standing up to a bratty child and setting boundaries. 🙌

PhoenixEcho1 | PhoenixEcho1

Respectful response to dad not respecting boundaries 💪

Rando_teen | Rando_teen

Frustrated teen deals with double standards at dad's house 🙄

Additional-Gold790 | Additional-Gold790

Your choice, don't let him guilt you into changing it 👍

MidniteProph | MidniteProph

Stand your ground 💪🏼 - setting boundaries with family

Affectionate_Ice_658 | Affectionate_Ice_658

Standing up for yourself is not being selfish 🙌

RideTheWindForever | RideTheWindForever

Biological daughter feels neglected by dad's girlfriend's daughter. NTA. 🙅‍♀️

newtgaat | newtgaat

Teen advises how to reclaim her property and suggests family court.

Ihazacranki | Ihazacranki

Demanding an apology for dad's girlfriend's daughter's behavior, NTA wins

Fragrant_Style_2629 | Fragrant_Style_2629

Dad's girlfriend prioritizing her daughter over OP. NTA.

princessunplug | princessunplug

Feeling unwelcome at dad's, NTA for choosing mom's 'home' 🏠

icecreampenis | icecreampenis

Don't let your dad's girlfriend's daughter bully you. NTA 👍

KimmyStand | KimmyStand

Take charge of your life, set boundaries with dad's new family. 🙅‍♀️

Puzzleheaded_Essay22 | Puzzleheaded_Essay22

Teen feels unimportant in dad's insta-family with spoiled girlfriend's daughter. #NTA 💪

kittyk0t | kittyk0t

Navigating mixed families can be tough, but compromising shouldn't mean discomfort 😕

YeaRight228 | YeaRight228

Curious if the situation has changed, any updates? 🤔

Interesting-Road6674 | Interesting-Road6674

Father's narcissistic tendencies and lack of compromise cause distress. 💔

TaroCrazy3981 | TaroCrazy3981

Teen refuses dad's house due to girlfriend's daughter always getting her way ⚠️ NTA, self-preservation is important 🚫 No obligation to share or sleep with strangers 💔 Dad's priorities questioned 🐶 Daughter not a floor mat 🛋️

rrhf1234 | rrhf1234

A commenter questions if Mandy climbed into bed with OP, with a shudder-worthy response.

blueocean43 | blueocean43

Escorting out of a toxic situation 💪

itsallaboutfantasy | itsallaboutfantasy

Supportive comment offers advice to deal with toxic family situation 🤝

justagirlinTexas09 | justagirlinTexas09

Setting boundaries with dad, NTA. Emotional bonds sever with time.

SunshineSeriesB | SunshineSeriesB