It’s been seven years since my ex and I split, and we share custody of our 13-year-old daughter. He’s remarried and has a 5-year-old daughter. The girls love each other but rarely spend time together.
His wife was recently diagnosed with cancer, and he asked if his daughter could join our family’s Christmas since they won’t be able to celebrate properly. I said no—our traditions are important to us. He insisted, saying she’s still my daughter’s sister and this would help them bond. I suggested she spend Christmas with her grandparents instead.He got emotional, accused me of being cruel, and later kept texting, begging me to reconsider. I stuck to my decision, and now he’s calling me selfish and cold. Even my own family feels uncomfortable with including his daughter.
