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From: mel on 2 Jun 2008 10:32
This is such a hard situation for you. You catch the brunt of all her
anger and youthful angst. Other adults in her life likely condone or
encourage the behavior.

Your husband is condoning the behavior by allowing it to go without
acknowledgement or repurcussion.

And yet he is correct that you must have the tough skin and be the
grown up, as difficult as that may seem.

Relationships are never black and white. Your husband is probably
hesitant to reprimand his daughter when what time he has with her is
so limited. He feels guilt and he is trying to cope.

You do not deserve the disrespect and have every right to stand your
ground. Have a heart to heart with your husband. Affirm his need to
preserve the relationship with his daughter while emphasizing the need
to create boundaries and consequences. You two must create a unified
front with clearly defined expections (i.e. respectful behavior, no
lying etc) and outline clearly defined consequences within your
power.

This can be difficult when she lives elsewhere, but consider carefully
and you should be able to find a way to make it work.

I wish you all the best luck. Breathe deeply and find peace in your
strength.

~BFF
www.blended-family-fun.com
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