My 18-year-old stepdaughter is flirting with me and I don’t know how to handle it
DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN her mum is at work, my 18-year-old stepdaughter keeps flirting with me.
I’m 45 and have been with her mum for three years. We recently moved in together.
I work from home and my partner is a midwife so she does ungodly hours.
Lately her daughter has been making me feel uncomfortable.
It started with her asking my advice on her revealing outfits.
One evening she joined me while I was watching TV.
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When an intimate scene came on I left the room.
To my surprise she followed me, and asked if I’d like to join her for a drink upstairs.
I have never felt so awkward, and declined respectfully.
Should I tell my partner? It feels wrong keeping it from her but I don’t want to make things awkward.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Avoid being alone with her.
Be open with your partner so she can support her.
Suggest that she contact The Mix (, 0808 808 4994), who offer advice for under 25s.
