Woman receives support for hesitance to bond with partner's daughters
A woman has gained online support after explaining her reluctance to form a close relationship with her partner's daughters. She shared her experiences on Reddit, detailing ongoing misunderstandings and hostility stemming from her partner's financial struggles after his late wife's cancer treatments.
Despite her efforts to connect during family gatherings, the daughters rejected her, leading her to decide against future Christmas visits with them. Recently, after a family argument about finances, the daughters have shown interest in reconnecting, but the woman remains cautious and uninterested in friendship.
Psychologist Caitlin Slavens noted that the family rift could lead to honest discussions about financial issues. Many online commenters echoed the woman's sentiments, suggesting that the daughters' sudden friendliness may be opportunistic rather than genuine.