"My sons hate my new partner" - Stories of kids who couldn’t accept their stepparent.
The Rift
My daughter created a huge rift between us when I introduced her to my new girlfriend. She played small pranks like putting sugar in her coffee, but recently went too far. She poured honey on the stairs, and Anna slipped, breaking her wrist.
I slapped the kid, and since then she hasn’t spoken to me. Anna said she won’t come over anymore when my daughter is home, which is a problem since my daughter lives with me. I don’t know what the solution is because I understand both of them in different ways.
Revenge
My eldest son created a Tinder profile using photos of my new girlfriend to try and make me break up with her. When that didn’t work, he claimed he "followed" Rebekah one day and saw her kissing another man.
Through this, I discovered a new side of my son—I had no idea his imagination was so vivid.
The Boys
I have two sons, 10 and 12 years old, sweet kids. Their mother and I separated six months ago, and I thought it wouldn’t be a problem to introduce my new partner. How wrong I was is beyond words.
The kids hate my new partner so much that I never imagined such strong dislike could live in little hearts. I tried to be patient, but they treated my girlfriend so badly that she left. Since then, the boys have been sweet again.
Age
I stayed with my unbearable husband until our child started high school. I thought my 15-year-old daughter would be mature enough to understand the situation, but she behaves so badly toward my new boyfriend that I regret not leaving earlier.
She talks back, makes faces, and is impossible to handle. Luckily, my partner is patient, but the situation is really uncomfortable. I sat down with her and asked her to at least give my new relationship a chance, but she refuses because she still believes her dad and I will get back together.
I couldn’t tell her that her dad is a hopeless loser who wouldn’t be worth it even if he was the last man on earth. I just said we will never be a couple again. My daughter cried so bitterly it broke my heart. I don’t know how much time she needs; it’s been a year and things haven’t improved.
Double Standard
My ex-husband has remarried, and I’ve never heard a bad word about his new wife from the kids. But my boyfriend gets criticized for everything. Poor Laci is an angel on earth who doesn’t even know how to make himself accepted; I’ve had to tell him not to bring such expensive gifts.
When I asked the kids why Dad can have a new love but I can’t, they said, “Because you’re our mom.” Well, what am I supposed to say to that?
Fate
My partner’s little girl and I immediately clicked and grew fond of each other, but my son was unbearable as a little boy with my partner, ruining every vacation. Today, he’s 19 and loves his stepfather more than his biological dad.
Finally, my daughter has matured and realized she can always count on my Tamás, but never on her dad.
