Woman Tries to Bond with GF’s Daughter, Ends Up Wanting to Avoid Her

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.

Meet Anne and Katie

New Relationship

Bonding with Katie

Katie’s Passion

Offering to Help

The Never-Ending Story

Drained and Dreading Visits

Avoiding the Situation

Feeling Guilty

EDIT: Accepting Judgement

New Plan

Hoping for the Best

TL;DR: Overwhelmed

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

Engage with GF’s daughter, don’t stifle her ambition

Setting boundaries with GF’s daughter, soft YTA, but trying to work it out

Creating boundaries with GF’s daughter while still being kind

NAH. Commenter suggests setting specific days/times to work on story

Advice for bonding with partner’s child, don’t avoid them

Understanding a child’s obsession can be tough, but important.

Could the child be on the Autism spectrum? Commenters share experiences.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and advises gentle communication with GF.

Sushi, snacks, and storytelling – a special night for bonding

Helpful advice on bonding with GF’s daughter without getting drained

Commenter receives mixed feedback on being slightly TA, plans to talk to GF’s daughter and set boundaries

Bonding over D&D: a fun and structured activity for all

Setting boundaries with GF’s daughter through art classes

Being a cool stepmom can be exhausting

Setting boundaries with a smart but unsocialized child

Soft YTA, but helpful advice on finding creative outlets

Commenter suggests seeking advice for inexperience with children.

Setting healthy boundaries with kids is important. Communicate with love

Commenter suggests ‘katie’ needs professional help for her stories

Setting boundaries with your partner’s child is okay

Suggests alternative bonding activities like D&D and sci-fi movies.

Engage with Katie once a week, you’re important to her. ❤️

Scheduling and directing can help bond with GF’s daughter

Setting boundaries is important for both parties to avoid resentment

Suggestion to bond with GF’s daughter through story time

Teaching kids social skills can be tough

Suggests signing up GF’s daughter for a peer group or class

Suggesting online comic classes and sending a tablet to help

Engage a child’s imagination without crushing their spirit

Suggesting a kinder solution for bonding with a hyper fixated 12-year-old

Supportive friends suggest art and self-defense classes for troubled girl

Setting healthy limits with kids is important for everyone’s well-being

Commenter admits to being a people pleaser, gives gentle YTA.

A wholesome AITA with a soft YTA and kind explanation

Suggesting homework for bonding with GF’s daughter

Setting boundaries for self-care is important. Maybe try a compromise?

NTA, but try to bond with Katie, maybe play Pokémon Go

Suggestion to engage GF’s daughter through writing and art instead of entertaining her

Have a heart to heart and find a solution

Slight YTA, but honesty and compromise can save the day

Setting boundaries with kids can be tough

Empathetic comment receives no replies, but deserves appreciation ❤️

Don’t avoid an innocent kid. Explain gently. YTA

Encouraging writing can make bonding more rewarding ✍

Setting boundaries can help avoid being someone’s lone companion

Setting boundaries is key when dating someone with a child ‍

Encourage storytelling to bond with child

Scheduling dedicated time for GF’s daughter could solve issue

Bond with GF’s daughter through Dungeons and Dragons

Setting aside time for GF’s daughter could make a difference

Engage in activities that involve her story or imagination

Setting boundaries with kids is important

Set boundaries kindly, but don’t ignore your girlfriend’s daughter.

Suggests dropping storytelling for other activities with GF’s daughter

Suggesting a writing group for GF’s daughter to make friends

Setting boundaries with GF’s daughter – YTA for avoiding her

Commenter advises OP to have a heart-to-heart conversation with Katie ❤️

Commenter suggests OP is TA or NAH for avoiding child.

Engage with your partner’s child through their interests

Establishing boundaries and streamlining the story process

Setting aside specific time for GF’s daughter can help.

Advice given to OP to communicate with GF’s daughter.

Take the time to connect with the daughter, don’t dodge her

Suggesting Wattpad for daughter’s writing hobby, gently setting boundaries

Address the problem head-on and set healthy boundaries ❤️

Commenter calls out OP for being TA and suggests setting boundaries

User suggests alternatives to bonding with GF’s daughter.

Encouraging comment suggests finding local writing or DnD groups

Advice for an adult bonding with a lonely kid ‍ ‍ who wants attention

Dealing with persistent kids can be tough, but avoiding them isn’t . NAH.

Setting boundaries can be helpful for both parties

Creating a happy ending together

Commenter calls out OP’s poor handling of situation