Knowing this, one woman onReddithas made every effort to connect with her husbands adult children.
Thoughtful gifts, special occasions, remembering the little thingsyou name it.
But the heartfelt gestures have been met with silence.
Now, shes asking the internet if its time to stop giving to those who never give back.
One barrier that often exists between adult children and stepparents is protectiveness over the other biological parent.
This loyalty towards the other parent creates unintentional distance and hesitancy to fully embrace the stepparent.
This hesitancy can be amplified by the discomfort that often comes with change.
For the woman involved in this story, Morgan suggested having an open and honest conversation with her stepchildren.
To raise the topic gently, Morgan recommended saying: I really want to feel closer with you.
Id love to spend time together to build our relationship.
If anything, cutting back ongift-givingand focusing on shared moments might be more meaningful.
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