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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 12:00 AM

I'm not ready to be a stepmom

If I marry, I get a 16-year-old who can barely take care of herself.

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  • Tuesday, January 13, 2009 02:18 AM

    Well Said, Cary

    You articulated what needed to be done in a clear and nonjudgemental way. I wish I could do the same.

    Dear LW,

    You're younger than I am but I still wasn't as selfish and obtuse as you are when I was in my twenties. Your boyfriend's daughter sounds like she has some emotional problems from being abandoned by BOTH loser parents. I think that's fair given the neglect she's suffered. What I don't get is why you can't see what a poor character your boyfriend has been to abdicate his responsibilties. Time to grow up. Parents OWE their children a lot, everything they can give frankly. If they can't do that, they shouldn't have children.

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