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<blockquote data-quote="pigless in VA" data-source="post: 711089" data-attributes="member: 11832"><p>Welcome, CableDawg.</p><p></p><p>While most people here will agree with you that your wife should take a stand with her son, she is not ready to do that yet. In fact, she becomes furious with you when you bring it up. I don't know when she will be ready to push him to grow up. It could take many more years.</p><p></p><p>It's been 4 years. Can you hang in there longer? Will she go to couple's counseling with you to discuss the issues? </p><p></p><p>I was a step-mother many years ago, and it was exceptionally difficult. When you aren't the natural parent, you have to take a backseat in the decision making. When faced, like you are, with some awful behaviors, it can become unbearable. </p><p></p><p>Is there a way for you to lock up your tools? I think I am most concerned about the credit card. Since the two of you are married, that puts you on the hook for half of the debt on the card. I, personally, would not be comfortable with that scenario. This "kid" is an adult. There is no reason for the two of you to give him a credit card.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigless in VA, post: 711089, member: 11832"] Welcome, CableDawg. While most people here will agree with you that your wife should take a stand with her son, she is not ready to do that yet. In fact, she becomes furious with you when you bring it up. I don't know when she will be ready to push him to grow up. It could take many more years. It's been 4 years. Can you hang in there longer? Will she go to couple's counseling with you to discuss the issues? I was a step-mother many years ago, and it was exceptionally difficult. When you aren't the natural parent, you have to take a backseat in the decision making. When faced, like you are, with some awful behaviors, it can become unbearable. Is there a way for you to lock up your tools? I think I am most concerned about the credit card. Since the two of you are married, that puts you on the hook for half of the debt on the card. I, personally, would not be comfortable with that scenario. This "kid" is an adult. There is no reason for the two of you to give him a credit card. [/QUOTE]
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