My partner has left me because I said her children were lazy around the house
DEAR DEIDRE: MY partner has left me because I think her children are lazy and should help out more around the house.
Her daughter, who is 15, lounges around all day on social media. Her son, who is two years older, is on his PlayStation non-stop.
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When school was off they wouldn’t get out of bed until lunchtime. I admit I got angry and threatened to throw them out unless they helped more. Their mum and I are in our late thirties, work full-time and have been together for ten years.
A month ago, I came home one day to find they had taken all their belongings and gone. My partner texted saying she loves me but can’t cope with the way I “hate” her children. I love her so much and I’m totally gutted.
DEIDRE SAYS: This is very sad, especially as you had been together for ten years and lived with these kids since they were young.
Your partner being over-indulgent with her children is doing them no favours but your threats were always going to be counter-productive.
My e-leaflet on Stepfamily Problems could help you talk to her about trying again with new rules.
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