22-Year-Old Sparks Family Drama by Exposing Dad’s Girlfriend’s Shocking Demand—Relationship Shatters Instantly
In a lengthy post, she explained what bothered her the most
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Given her strong reactions, she wonders if she was out of line
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The daughter gave an update, revealing the woman’s true intentions with her father
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Unmet expectations are a common cause of conflicts in blended family setups
Children often have a set of expectations from a potential stepparent who is about to enter their lives. Failing to meet these expectations can result in immediate conflict.
As licensed professional counselor and Lighthouse Recovery Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Brooke Keels tells Bored Panda, children have “specific mental blueprints” for how their parents’ new partner should behave.
Problems then arise when stepparents exceed these expectations by showing high levels of care or control.
“The child’s brain processes this as a violation of their predicted scenario, which triggers negative reactions even toward positive behaviors done by the stepparent,” Dr. Keels explained.
Then, there are the emotional loyalty conflicts, which licensed marriage and family therapist Joseph Cavins, LMFT, says are when kids feel guilt about accepting a stepparent.
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