Mom Refuses to Accept Son’s Relationship with Step-Sister: Can You Blame Her?

Imagine raising your children as siblings, only to find out they’ve fallen in love with each other. That’s the nightmare this distraught mom is living. After her son Nathan and step-daughter Abby confess their romantic relationship, the family is divided. While her husband embraces their love, she struggles with feelings of disgust and anger. Can she ever accept their relationship, or will this family be torn apart? Read on to find out.

A Family Blended by Love

From Playdates to Marriage

Raised as Siblings, but…

A Shocking Confession

A Love That Couldn’t Wait

Forbidden Feelings Since Teen Years

Dad’s Heartfelt Embrace ❤️

Mom’s Shock and Disgust

Ignoring Their Pleas

A Family on the Brink of Collapse

Husband’s Accusations and Threats

Divorce on the Horizon?

A Therapist’s Oversight

Seeking Help Together

A Family Torn Between Love and Morality

This devastated mom is caught between her love for her family and her moral compass. She can’t accept the romantic relationship between her son and step-daughter, who were raised as siblings. While her husband supports their love, she’s left feeling sick and angry. The family is now divided, with threats of divorce and custody battles looming. Will therapy help them find a resolution, or will this family be shattered forever? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation…

Raised as siblings, justified reaction to relationship, shocking situation.

Seeking professional help may be the best solution here ‍

Adopted daughter or step-sister? Relationship between siblings or lovers?

User calls out mom as the a**hole for not accepting relationship.

NTA commenter sympathizes with mom’s disapproval of step-siblings’ relationship.

User sympathizes with OP’s discomfort over step-sibling relationship. NTA.

NTA. They were raised as siblings, it’s understandable to feel uncomfortable

Step-siblings’ romantic relationship: taboo or acceptable?

Growing up as siblings, therapy may help understand their relationship. NTA

Step-siblings dating: Commenter empathizes with Eliza’s situation ❤️

Redditor considers NTA verdict after new information about therapy session.

Step-siblings in a relationship, commenter argues NTA due to adoption and co-dependency.

NTA commenter explains why step-sibling relationship is problematic

Legal or not, navigating step-sibling relationships can be complicated. NTA.

Step-sibling relationship raises concerns of incest. Therapy suggested for acceptance.

A commenter questions a father’s view on sibling relationships.

OP defends their situation against misunderstanding and resentment.

Husband’s lack of support adds salt to the wound

Cut contact with step-sister and boyfriend. Incest is not normal.

NTA thinks son and step-sister’s relationship is messed up. Advice given.

Mom’s NTA for not accepting step-sibling’s relationship. ‍♀️

NTA commenter argues against step-siblings’ relationship, calls it ‘weird’

Australian commenter explains legality of step-sibling relationship, suggests counseling.

New rating system: WTF. Conflicted feelings about step-sibling relationship.

Mom updates on controversial relationship with step-sister in another thread

User finds step-sibling relationship weird, suggests therapy and compromise.

Step-siblings in a relationship, NTA thinks husband is out of line.

Step-siblings in love: NTA commenter suggests family counseling for acceptance.

Therapy recommended for all involved in complex step-sibling relationship

What does ‘not accepting’ your child’s relationship really mean?

NTA commenter explains the biology behind the situation

User defends mom’s stance on step-sibling relationship as incest.

Adopted siblings still view each other as siblings. NTA.

NAH/ESH verdict on step-siblings’ relationship. Reconciliation urged for family harmony.

User agrees relationship is weird due to siblings upbringing. NTA.

User agrees with mom’s stance on step-siblings’ relationship.

NTA mom struggles with her children’s incestuous relationship.

NTA commenter advises counseling for step-sibling relationship drama.

NTA commenter supports mom’s discomfort with step-siblings dating

Adopted siblings in a relationship, NTA comments suggest therapy needed.

Growing up as step-siblings and now in a relationship?

Step-siblings in a relationship, commenter advises to cut ties. NTA.

User’s inappropriate comment receives no replies. ‍♀️

User agrees with the mom’s stance on step-sibling relationship.

Respect their choice, but it’s okay to take time processing

NTA! The husband is being an a**hole by threatening. Therapy recommended.

Navigating complex family dynamics is tough, seek professional help ‍♀️

Step-siblings dating is not ethical/moral. Husband is TA. NTA.

User expresses concern over step-siblings’ relationship, supports OP’s decision.

Disapproving comment calls relationship ‘disgusting’ but acknowledges messy situation.

Scientific studies support NTA’s concerns about step-sibling relationship

Husband’s overreaction to step-siblings’ relationship is concerning

User calls out disturbing relationship, supports mom’s discomfort. No replies.

Verdict: ESH. Both sides reacted badly

Raised as siblings since age 2, NTA commenter justifies mom’s reaction.

User thinks step-sibling relationship is incest. NTA.

Step-siblings in a relationship, NTA thinks therapy is necessary

Step-sibling relationship is taboo, husband’s reaction over the top. NTA.

Dating step-siblings is off-limits, even if not blood-related. NTA.

Dating your step-sibling is weird, but therapy might help. #NTA

Commenter finds step-sibling relationship ‘f***ing weird’, deems OP NTA.

User agrees with mom’s stance on son’s relationship with step-sister.

Adoptive relationships are complex and need therapy.

Legal and ethical concerns raised over son and step-sister relationship.

User agrees with mom’s stance on step-siblings’ relationship.

Complicated situation with no easy answers. Potential for family drama.

NTA expresses concern over step-siblings’ relationship, advises therapy and caution.

User expresses concern over step-siblings’ relationship, deems it ‘super gross’

NTA for feeling uncomfortable with step-siblings dating each other.