Managing blended families can be challenging, and Carla is facing these challenges head-on. She feels burdened by having to take care of her partner’s three children for long hours every day while his ex-wife is busy with work. Unhappy with this situation, Carla decided to seek advice.
Here’s what she shared:
“My husband’s ex-wife has an important job, and I’m a stay-at-home wife. This summer, she started leaving their young boys with me from morning until late evening because she’s ‘so busy.’
Yesterday, I told her, ‘I’m not a babysitter. I want $120 a day, $40 for each child.’ My husband stayed quiet, and his ex-wife looked uncomfortable. After she left, my husband smirked and said, ‘And I’m not a free provider. I work all day to give you a good life, and I won’t accept you treating my kids like they’re strangers. This is their home too!’
I got angry and explained that being a housewife is already hard work, and I can’t take care of three kids who aren’t mine!
Today, I was sh:ocked to find all my belongings packed in boxes, with a note from my husband saying, ‘Since you want to earn $120 a day, maybe you can start buying your own things.’
I feel completely insulted by my husband’s actions. This isn’t like him at all. Was I really wrong to ask for some recognition for taking care of three kids?”
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