When My Husband Chose His Son’s Girlfriend Over My Daughter’s Trip

Blended families often face challenges in treating all children fairly. Madison’s family experienced this firsthand when her husband decided that her daughter should stay home so that his son’s new girlfriend could join their family trip. The situation escalated upon their return, prompting Madison to seek advice.

Here’s Madison’s account:

“My 16-year-old stepson wants to bring his new girlfriend on our trip to Spain. My husband agreed but insisted we could only afford four tickets, meaning my 18-year-old daughter would have to stay behind.

I was livid and accused him of prioritizing a stranger over the stepdaughter he’s been helping to raise since she was 7.”

He shot back, “That stranger is my son’s guest… And let’s not forget that your daughter’s dad is irresponsible and lazy, never contributing to her vacations. Maybe it’s time he stepped up.” I felt completely powerless.

In the end, we left for Spain without my daughter, knowing full well her biological father couldn’t afford a trip to Europe.

When we returned, we were horrified to discover that she had packed her things and moved in with her father.

She blames me for not standing up for her, and I am devastated and at a loss.

I can’t believe the cruelty of my husband’s decision and how his actions have torn our family apart.

What should I do?