The arguing between my partner and her daughter is really getting me down
DEAR DEIDRE: ALL the arguing between my partner and her daughter is doing my head in. I can’t stand their relationship.
I am 63 and my partner is 51. We’ve been together for four years. Her daughter is 17.
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I have never seen a mum and daughter clash as much as these two – they disagree on practically everything.
A big issue is my step-daughter’s dress sense.
My partner says her clothes are too short and tight.
But my equally obstinate step-daughter goes out to buy more to spite her mum.
Not a day goes by without them having a screaming match. I’m always stuck in the middle of it.
I love them both but it’s exhausting, not to mention stressful, having to live with them.
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I’m not sure whether I should sit back or finally say something.
I keep holding out hope this is just a phase between them. It’s really getting me down.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Your partner and stepdaughter are creating a toxic home environment.
Tell them both you can’t take much more of these incessant arguments.
Explain you are feeling stressed and it’s causing your mental health to suffer.
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Show your partner and stepdaughter my support pack, Managing Anger, which can provide techniques for handling difficult emotions.
I’m also attaching my support pack Troubled Teenagers, to help your partner understand the challenge of teenage years.
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