Dear Abby: Stepmom is sure her husband’s ‘large’ daughters are ruining outdoor furniture

Dear ABBY: I married a widower 8 yrs ago, and we are incredibly content. Even so, his a few developed daughters were offended that he moved on with his life soon after the loss of life of their mother. To keep peace in the family members, I have experimented with to “kill them with kindness,” and although we have created progress, I feel they acquire gain of me and sometimes address me with disrespect.

Whilst we really do not swim often, we go to the expense of opening our pool just about every summer season so the little ones and grandchildren can swim. Routinely when I look at the pool right after they leave, I uncover my pool floats have been broken or wrecked. All a few of his daughters are very large gals. Not at the time have they talked about that they ruined the floats or provided to replace them.

I bought a new chair for my deck not too long ago and recognized that it has a pounds restrict of 250 pounds. At least two of his daughters — maybe all 3 — exceed the excess weight restrict. I’m considering advertising the chair because I’m worried someone will get damage. Is there a way to enable them know they should not test out my new chair with out it turning into an awkward predicament? — POOL PROTECTOR

Dear POOL PROTECTOR: Until you want to be perceived as the “wicked stepmother,” your partner must deal with this fragile subject. HE ought to position out to his daughters that if they or their children split one thing, he expects them to convey to the two of you about it. If it takes place frequently, they need to both substitute the merchandise or provide 1 of their possess.

Simply because you are anxious his daughters will break the chair, consider obtaining foam mats they and their young ones can go over with seashore towels and use when they are on the patio. Furniture you do not want them to use ought to not be produced out there to them.

Pricey ABBY: Would it be improper to convey to my ex-husband’s girlfriend (who he still left me for) that he continue to tells me he loves me and cannot shift on for the reason that of me? He suggests it no make any difference how many occasions I have informed him I do not ever want him again. He has also explained he does not program to remarry, in spite of the truth that she needs to get married and is being led to think he enjoys her and wants to marry her. (I have the textual content messages to establish it.)

I do not want her to be hurt like I was. She moved away from her household to be with him. She has no family below, but she has a wonderful career, and he’s just applying her for her income. I know I should not care, but I assume she must know how he feels. I despise that he’s lying to her and working with her. Ought to I send out her the texts I have or depart perfectly plenty of on your own? — Would like TO Warn IN THE SOUTH

Pricey Would like: You can consider to alert this lady by sharing the texts your ex has sent to you. You in all probability will not be believed if you do, but at least your conscience will be obvious, and you can go on with your existence. May possibly I make just one much more suggestion? Block him on your gadgets. Your ex is quite negative news.

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