By divorced - 07/03/2009 20:15 - United States

Today, I was picking up my daughter from my ex-husband's house and his new girlfriend was there. I said to my daughter that it was time to leave and she clung to his girlfriend and said, "Mommy, I don't want to leave." She wasn't talking to me. FML
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keke_fml 0

you can probably blame your ex-husband for that

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tigergirl72 0

that's horrible!! i feel so bad for you. hope things work out

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Sessee 4

Wow, that's cold. My parents are divorced, both are remarried (both when I was four) and I've always referred to my step-parents by their first names.

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alex_vik 0

Yes, listen to #41 and simply buy her love.

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omgkittenslol 0

Meh the kids I babysit for call me "mommy" sometimes when they want something, plus I'm basically filling that role for a couple hours and they don't really understand the difference. Not that "mommy" is arbitrary, but I think when you're young it's kind of a blanket term for adult women.

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theonlynormalper 6

Agreed my young nephew calls anyone taking care of him a the moment mommy. They grow out of it, I wouldnt worry to much.

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Cassy_fml 0

That has got to hurt :/. On the other hand, I've heard it's quite common for children with divorced parents to call a stepparent "mommy" or "daddy"... On the bright side, that might show she gets along with your ex-husband's girlfriend and it's a good thing for her, she's not going through the "evil stepmom syndrome." I think it's especially normal/common if she's still a small kid. Also, maybe she simply said that because she had stayed there a long time and felt adjusted to things. And maybe she doesn't usually call her "mom" but only did as a form of emotional blackmail to you, because she knew it'd hurt you :/. #25: I also think this isn't really a problem, but that's a cruel way of putting it, that must hurt and I don't think this is selfish to say so (unless she starts pressuring her daughter etc, but we don't know about that). It's not nice to think divorced women are bitter, selfish etc. #18: Ouch :/. That's selfish of your mom alright, and that's some sound advice.

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orangeninja 0

That is horrible! But you should be happy that she likes the girl if she didn't then that could put maders way worst. I agree with someone above me if your ex told her to call her that then thats kind of wrong but if she chose it still doesn't mean she likes her better. #21 i agree with u all the way

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need_cheese 0

People, I'm not saying you should hate your stepmother/stepfather. But THIS brokes a parents heart. Seriously.

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need_cheese 0

My sister used to call my stepfather "dad". It's... weird...

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know_your_role 0

that's what happens when you put your in the position to be replaced.

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alwaysalady 0

If you don't want her calling the girlfriend mommy, tell her that it's hard for other people to know who she's talking about and suggest that she call her something different, like Ma'am, or Mom, or something. Make it sound practical. as tempting as it is, you don't want to guilt trip your daughter, or she'll pull away from you further.

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