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<blockquote data-quote="Dixies_fire" data-source="post: 599344" data-attributes="member: 16184"><p>Hubs struggles with being step dad to tk, tk never let's him forget he isn't her dad. She sometimes</p><p>Eggs on the situation with his mental health because she doesn't get it and that is no fun and out of everything makes me feel like giving up the most. It isn't her fault it isn't really his fault it just is. </p><p></p><p>Every now and then I see tk asking for things from hubs, asking for help, and honestly he will drop everything to help her when she talks to him and doesn't demand but asks.</p><p></p><p>This step father thing is an awkward gig. On tv and the movies they make it out like its so not a big deal anymore but it is and it takes work and making memories and creating warmth in their relationship and you can't do that for him (your hubs) he has to make that effort. In his mind the fact he is a hard worker and supports everyone is enough but that doesn't really mean much to kids.</p><p></p><p>I also agree that difficult child's don't react to things like vacations and fun time the way WE think they should. Tk complains when we go to the park or the splash pad even though she eventually has a great time she would prefer to sit in front of her computer at times then actively engage in fun with the family.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dixies_fire, post: 599344, member: 16184"] Hubs struggles with being step dad to tk, tk never let's him forget he isn't her dad. She sometimes Eggs on the situation with his mental health because she doesn't get it and that is no fun and out of everything makes me feel like giving up the most. It isn't her fault it isn't really his fault it just is. Every now and then I see tk asking for things from hubs, asking for help, and honestly he will drop everything to help her when she talks to him and doesn't demand but asks. This step father thing is an awkward gig. On tv and the movies they make it out like its so not a big deal anymore but it is and it takes work and making memories and creating warmth in their relationship and you can't do that for him (your hubs) he has to make that effort. In his mind the fact he is a hard worker and supports everyone is enough but that doesn't really mean much to kids. I also agree that difficult child's don't react to things like vacations and fun time the way WE think they should. Tk complains when we go to the park or the splash pad even though she eventually has a great time she would prefer to sit in front of her computer at times then actively engage in fun with the family. [/QUOTE]
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