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Stepmom Waves the White Flag: No More Trying with Husband’s Adult Children!

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Meet our protagonist, a 56-year-old woman who’s been trying to connect with her husband’s adult children for five years. She’s sent gifts, invited them over, and even paid for a vacation. But despite her best efforts, they’ve continued to ignore her. Now, she’s decided she’s had enough, and she’s ready to stop trying. Let’s dive into her emotional journey…

The Blended Family Setup

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The Efforts to Connect

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The Cold Shoulder

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The Blame Game

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The Decision to Stop Trying ‍♀️

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The Other Side of the Coin

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The Final Verdict ️

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Stepmom’s Emotional Rollercoaster: No More Efforts with Husband’s Adult Kids!

After five years of trying to bond with her husband’s adult children, our protagonist has decided she’s had enough. Despite her best efforts, they’ve continued to ignore her and blame her for their father’s decisions. Now, she’s ready to stop trying and focus on her own happiness. She’s even come to realize that they don’t owe her a relationship just because she’s their father’s wife. It’s a heartbreaking decision, but one she feels is necessary. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional saga…

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NTA. You’ve been more than welcoming and friendly.

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Husband’s lack of effort with kids leads to strained relationships. NTA.

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Women fed up with free emotional labor.

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Husband’s absenteeism makes it hard for stepmom to connect with kids

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“NTA. Husband is a deadbeat dad. You’re propping him up “

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“NTA, don’t take on more than your husband’s level of engagement. “

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NTA. Stepmom’s done trying, let them see his true colors.

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Stepmom sympathizes with husband’s adult children, acknowledges husband’s faults. NAH

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Stepmom realizes effort with adult stepchildren is futile.

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Stepmom realizes her role and boundaries with adult stepchildren.

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NTA. Let him be the one to ‘fail them’

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Expectations out of step with reality, but an excellent point.

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Navigating stepfamily dynamics can be challenging, but communication is key!

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Stepping back from gifts and vacations, but will it matter?

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imothro | imothro

Respect their boundaries and focus on your own happiness.

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Accept their choice and enjoy your life!

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Stepmom realizes her place and decides to step back.

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NTA, stepmom feels no responsibility towards husband’s adult children

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Effort not reciprocated. They prefer distant relationship. Time to stop.

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Taking on the burden of maintaining relationships: NTA

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“NTA – Sounds like you’re trying for a relationship they don’t want. “

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Stepping back from husband’s adult kids: NTA, they checked out.

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NanaLeonie | NanaLeonie

Don’t be more committed to his kids than he is!

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Stepmom’s struggle with husband’s distant adult children, a delicate situation

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Stepping back from adult stepchildren: miffed or relieved?

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Lovely stepmom tried her best, open to future reconciliation.

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Stepmom calls out husband’s lack of care for his children. NTA

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NTA. No more trying with stepkids. You’ve done your part!

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NTA. You’re a**hole-proof!

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Effort and love unreciprocated by stepchildren, focus on youngest.

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NTA, consider quietly quitting. Explain reasoning if questioned. Value grandchildren ❤️

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Stepmom quits trying with husband’s adult children. NTA. ‍♀️

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NTA. It’s time to stop trying and focus on yourself.

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