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Ifparentingis tough, co-parenting is even tougher.

All in all, things can get pretty complicated.

Shes since turned to netizens for support.

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When she expressed her distress over their bad manners, though, her partner snapped, calling her unreasonable.

He then loudly declared his kids would never be backand packed his own bags too.

OPsmomhas told her that step-parenting comes with baggage and that her partners kids would always come first.

Stepmom having a serious discussion with teenage stepson on the sofa, holding a laptop, in a well-lit living room.

It would definitely seem that OPs partner and his kids dont know the first thing about boundaries.

Its clearly time for OP to move on and reclaim her life, but how?

Perhaps now she can peacefully pick up the pieces and rediscover a life worth living free of constant disrespect.

Stepmom expresses frustration over stepkids' disrespectful behavior in the home, leading to conflict with their dad.

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Text describing a stepmom’s struggles with stepkids at home, feeling ignored and dealing with damage.

Messy room with trash and food despite no eating rule, related to stepmom breakdown over stepkids.

Stepmom frustrated over noisy stepkids gaming and leaving messes on furniture, disrupting home peace.

Text message discussing stepkids using phones during movies and ridiculing film choices.

Text screenshot showing a reaction to stepkids refusing to pause their games for outdoor activities.

Text about stepkids misbehaving in public, causing disruptions and complaints, leading to frustration and challenges.

Teenagers playing video games intently indoors, concentrating on their game controllers.

Stepmom emotional moment after kids' behavior, partner reacts defensively.

Text excerpt expressing stepmom’s frustration over stepkids' behavior during a movie night.

Text expressing a stepmom’s sadness and feeling like a ghost at home with stepkids.

Stepmom upset as partner criticizes her reaction to messy stepkids, deciding they shouldn’t visit her place anymore.

Text expressing a stepmom’s frustration over unsupportive dad after stepkids' misbehavior.

Stepmom shares a text about a family conflict involving stepkids' behavior and their father’s reaction.

Man and woman arguing intensely on a couch, discussing issues involving stepkids.

Stepkids' mess prompts stepmom breakdown; dad argues and leaves.

Text message expressing a stepmom’s frustration over stepkids and lack of support from their dad.

Text about stepmom’s struggle with stepkids and step parenting advice.

Stepmom feeling overwhelmed after conflicts arise, expressing distress in a quote about stepkids' behavior.

Text reads, “I have no kids by the way. 39. We have been together 3 years.” Related to stepmom breakdown over stepkids.

Stepmom in distress, sitting by window, covering face with hands, wearing a coral shirt and jeans.

Chat comment offering support to a stepmom dealing with stress from stepkids.

Text comment about stepmom dealing with stepkids' behavior and dad’s reaction, posted by user Gelatibon.

Text screenshot discussing parenting challenges and expectations about stepkids' behavior.

Comment discussing stepmom’s frustration with stepkids' behavior and household challenges.

Text from user comments discussing stepmom’s stress over stepkids' behavior.

Comment giving advice about relationship respect and behavior.

Text screenshot discussing stepmom concerns about stepkids' behavior and father’s reaction.