We all know that building a relationship with a partner's child can be a delicate process. One woman thought she was doing the right thing by bonding with her girlfriend's daughter over their shared love of storytelling. But little did she know, it would turn into an exhausting and never-ending commitment! 😓 Now, she's started to avoid the young girl, leaving her feeling guilty and questioning her actions. 🤔💔
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Meet Anne and Katie 🏠
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Bonding with Katie 🍫
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Katie's Passion 🎨
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Offering to Help 📚
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The Never-Ending Story 🌀
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Drained and Dreading Visits 😞
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Avoiding the Situation 🚪
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Feeling Guilty 😔
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EDIT: Accepting Judgement 🙏
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New Plan 📝
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Hoping for the Best 🤞
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TL;DR: Overwhelmed 😫
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Avoidance Turns into a Learning Experience 🌟
After feeling overwhelmed and avoiding her girlfriend's daughter, our protagonist finally decided to face the situation head-on. She's now planning to set boundaries and find a balance between supporting the young girl's passion and maintaining her own well-being. 🙌🏼💕 Let's take a look at how the internet reacted to this emotional rollercoaster... 🎢
Avoiding a 12-year-old won't solve anything, talk to her instead 👍
Kebar8 | Kebar8
Engage with GF's daughter, don't stifle her ambition 🙌
SteelButterflye | SteelButterflye
Setting boundaries with GF's daughter, soft YTA, but trying to work it out 🙏
goblinfvck | goblinfvck
Creating boundaries with GF's daughter while still being kind 🤝
a-base | a-base
NAH. Commenter suggests setting specific days/times to work on story 📝
HauntingCauliflower6 | HauntingCauliflower6
Advice for bonding with partner's child, don't avoid them 👍
Newkittyhugger | Newkittyhugger
Understanding a child's obsession can be tough, but important. 🙏
Thrwforksandknives | Thrwforksandknives
Could the child be on the Autism spectrum? Commenters share experiences.
Adm_Hawthorne | Adm_Hawthorne
Commenter sympathizes with OP and advises gentle communication with GF.
kindaherebutnotrealy | kindaherebutnotrealy
Sushi, snacks, and storytelling - a special night for bonding 😍
rarelybarelybipolar | rarelybarelybipolar
Helpful advice on bonding with GF's daughter without getting drained 🙏
PeachyNOLA | PeachyNOLA
Commenter receives mixed feedback on being slightly TA, plans to talk to GF's daughter and set boundaries 👍
PsycheMax | PsycheMax
Bonding over D&D: a fun and structured activity for all 🎲
MakeATacoRun | MakeATacoRun
Setting boundaries with GF's daughter through art classes 🎨
Northern-lurker1 | Northern-lurker1
Being a cool stepmom can be exhausting 😂
Dorothy_Galileo | Dorothy_Galileo
Setting boundaries with a smart but unsocialized child 🙏
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Soft YTA, but helpful advice on finding creative outlets 👍
20draws10 | 20draws10
Commenter suggests seeking advice for inexperience with children. 🤔
smokecrackbreakbacks | smokecrackbreakbacks
Setting healthy boundaries with kids is important. Communicate with love 💌
baddadpuns | baddadpuns
Commenter suggests 'katie' needs professional help for her stories 🤔
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Setting boundaries with your partner's child is okay 👍
newaxcounr | newaxcounr
Suggests alternative bonding activities like D&D and sci-fi movies. 👾📚
HowdieHighHowdieHoe | HowdieHighHowdieHoe
Engage with Katie once a week, you're important to her. ❤️
oliviaalane | oliviaalane
Scheduling and directing can help bond with GF's daughter 👍
AMHousewife | AMHousewife
Setting boundaries is important for both parties to avoid resentment 🙏
perhapsnew | perhapsnew
Suggestion to bond with GF's daughter through story time 📚
pitiful-raisin | pitiful-raisin
Teaching kids social skills can be tough 😢
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Suggests signing up GF's daughter for a peer group or class 📚
garfeildcosplayer | garfeildcosplayer
Suggesting online comic classes and sending a tablet to help 🎨
DulceKitten | DulceKitten
Engage a child's imagination without crushing their spirit 👍
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Suggesting a kinder solution for bonding with a hyper fixated 12-year-old 🙏
cuentaderana | cuentaderana
Supportive friends suggest art and self-defense classes for troubled girl 🙏
DIADAMS | DIADAMS
Setting healthy limits with kids is important for everyone's well-being 🙌
bluestocking220 | bluestocking220
Commenter admits to being a people pleaser, gives gentle YTA. 🙂
testyhedgehog | testyhedgehog
A wholesome AITA with a soft YTA and kind explanation 😊
vegandoggirl | vegandoggirl
Suggesting homework for bonding with GF's daughter 📚
arnott | arnott
Setting boundaries for self-care is important. Maybe try a compromise? 🙏
MattHocker | MattHocker
NTA, but try to bond with Katie, maybe play Pokémon Go 😜
Shileka | Shileka
Suggestion to engage GF's daughter through writing and art 📝 instead of entertaining her
Stardust68 | Stardust68
Have a heart to heart and find a solution 💜
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Slight YTA, but honesty and compromise can save the day 😊
kinderlock | kinderlock
Setting boundaries with kids can be tough 😔
SledgeH4mmer | SledgeH4mmer
Empathetic comment receives no replies, but deserves appreciation ❤️
Saiylex | Saiylex
Don't avoid an innocent kid. Explain gently. YTA 😔
Masterspearl | Masterspearl
Encouraging writing can make bonding more rewarding ✍🏻
datssyck | datssyck
Setting boundaries can help avoid being someone's lone companion 🙌
Polistera | Polistera
Setting boundaries is key when dating someone with a child 👨🎲
bumble843 | bumble843
Encourage storytelling to bond with child 📚
sdlcur | sdlcur
Scheduling dedicated time for GF's daughter could solve issue 👍
rrw03121 | rrw03121
Bond with GF's daughter through Dungeons and Dragons 🐉🎲
Egocom | Egocom
Setting aside time for GF's daughter could make a difference 👍
AlexVanderhoof | AlexVanderhoof
Engage in activities that involve her story or imagination 🤓
WorldlyDrawer | WorldlyDrawer
Setting boundaries with kids is important 🙌
EhDub13 | EhDub13
Set boundaries kindly, but don't ignore your girlfriend's daughter. 🙏
natcmau28 | natcmau28
Suggests dropping storytelling for other activities with GF's daughter 👍
flowerfall | flowerfall
Suggesting a writing group for GF's daughter to make friends 📚
SweetNSalty222 | SweetNSalty222
Setting boundaries with GF's daughter - YTA for avoiding her 🚫
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Commenter advises OP to have a heart-to-heart conversation with Katie ❤️
PhilNEvo | PhilNEvo
Commenter suggests OP is TA or NAH for avoiding child. 🤔
IsekaiSeeker | IsekaiSeeker
Engage with your partner's child through their interests 📚
SeaPen333 | SeaPen333
Establishing boundaries and streamlining the story process 👍
StoneGhost2600 | StoneGhost2600
Setting aside specific time for GF's daughter can help. 🙌
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Advice given to OP to communicate with GF's daughter.
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Take the time to connect with the daughter, don't dodge her 👍
NoApollonia | NoApollonia
Suggesting Wattpad for daughter's writing hobby, gently setting boundaries 📝
molly__pop | molly__pop
Address the problem head-on and set healthy boundaries ❤️
callmebabyhoney | callmebabyhoney
Commenter calls out OP for being TA and suggests setting boundaries 👍
SBASP1228 | SBASP1228
User suggests alternatives to bonding with GF's daughter. 👍
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Encouraging comment suggests finding local writing or DnD groups 📚
gamer_librarian | gamer_librarian
Advice for an adult bonding with a lonely kid 👥👨👦👧👦 who wants attention 👋
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Dealing with persistent kids can be tough, but avoiding them isn't 🙅. NAH.
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Setting boundaries can be helpful for both parties 👍
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Creating a happy ending together 😊
dannylilly2000 | dannylilly2000
Commenter calls out OP's poor handling of situation 🤔
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