I (36F) have been married to my husband (42M) for three years now. He has 4 kids from his ex-wife \u2014 twin girls (19), a son (17), and another daughter (15). I\u2019ve always tried to be respectful of their relationship, even though they\u2019ve been cold towards me since day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For context, my husband and I both work high-stress jobs and rarely get time together. After six months of planning, we finally booked a romantic weekend at this gorgeous beachside villa in Malibu. It cost us a lot for the stay, not including all the special arrangements I\u2019d made \u2014 couples massage, private chef for dinner.. you get the idea. I wanted everything to be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The day we arrived, we had just unpacked and were enjoying our time when we heard a knock at our villa! To our complete shock, his kids had flew in unannounced. Apparently, they had convinced their mom to let them \u201csurprise\u201d their dad for the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My husband immediately went into dad-mode, hugging them and bringing their luggage in while I stood there trying not to cry. He didn\u2019t even consult me before telling them they could stay. We canceled all our romantic plans and cleared the guest wing for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later that night, when the kids were settling in, I pulled my husband aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis was supposed to be our weekend,\u201d I whispered, trying to keep my composure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat was I supposed to do? Send them back?\u201d he replied, looking genuinely confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou could have called their mother to pick them up, or gotten them a separate accommodation,\u201d I suggested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey\u2019re my children,\u201d he said in that tone that always makes me feel like the villain.
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The next morning, after a sleepless night, I approached the kids while my husband was showering. I told them, my voice calm but firm, \u201cHere\u2019s the deal: pay for the stay or you need to find other accommodations. This was planned as a romantic getaway, not a family vacation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The oldest twin burst into tears, calling me a \u201cgold-digger\u201d and saying I was trying to \u201cbuy their dad.\u201d The son stormed out, and the younger two just looked shocked. They immediately called their dad, who came out furious at me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now my husband is barely speaking to me, the kids have told their mother (who\u2019s now texting me hateful messages), and even my own sister thinks I was being unreasonable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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