I am building a relationship with a man who has a teenage step-daughter, and because he was her primary father figure for the majority of her life, he has visitation with her once a month. The man and I are discussing moving in together, getting engaged and married within the year. AND THE EX IS A NIGHTMARE.
Because of the Ex, I am not fostering a relationship with the child at all, at least until after Christmastime so I can see what the future relationship will be. After that, I'm still not sure if I want to develop much of a relationship with the kid; I never wanted kids, and still am not really thrilled about being involved with someone with a teenager, even if it is only for 1 day a month (he knows this part). I'm still willing to go forward with the relationship with HIM, but I want to keep the kid at arms length. HOW DO I MAKE HIM UNDERSTAND THIS? Specifically, the fact that I want no relationship with the child? I'll add more...
2006-10-05
05:32:03
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