What to Do?

United States
March 26, 2007 2:48pm CST
I am in somewhat of a unique position in that my mom and stepmother arevery good friends. Overall, I have no problem with this, and I think it's a good thing. The one problem that I have with their relationship is that if one of them has a problem with me, of any sort, instead of coming to me about it, they go and tattle to the other person. This is more my stepmothers doing. I've asked her to come to me instead of acting like a two year old and tattling to my mother (she does this with my father as well) and she refuses to just come out and say she has a problem with something I'm doing. I want to have a good relationship with my stepmom, but this makes it very difficult. Today she was upset that I hadn't done my wash, but instead of saying something to me about it she waited until I left and called my mom. My mom had some work for me to do to earn some money, and she refused to let me do it until my wash was done. It doesn't matter that my stepmom was doing wash. I felt like I was being screwed over. I feel like what goes on in my relationship between either of them is not the other ones business. They got together this afternoon to talk about me. What do you think? Is it something that should be between whomever the problem is with, or should it be between everyone? Any opions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
27 Mar 07
That is a tough situation! Have you tried talking to both of them about the way that you feel together. They seem to want a semi-open forum but are leaving out one of the main ingredients.....YOU! I am not talking about a yelling match...I mean to actually sitting down in an adult manner and discussing the way that you feel AND why you feel that way. This is something that you need to be able to put into words before asking them to meet with you. Try not to let the emotional nature of this issue force you into doing something that you do not want to do.....like destroying your present realtionship with each of them. I am also a mother and a step-mother so I can see this situation from all the angles. From the information you provided; it sounds like you are fortunate to have two very strong women in your life as "role models". You also realize that, to get respect in this world you must give it. I am sure that even though this back and forth banntering between your Mom's gets on your nerves; you do realize that both of them care enough about you to want you to grow into a mature, productive, responsible, and caring individual who can handle whatever life throws at you. Best of luck, hun, in whatever you choose to do with your life.....and your relationships.
• United States
27 Mar 07
Thanks so much for the advice. I actually met with my dad and stepmom today about it, and we were able to be civil about it.
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