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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think it is unreasonable to ask for a visit from just your dad. With or without the new wife (a little awkward requesting to keep his wife out of the picture, I don't think it's a good idea to exclude her). But why the daughter and grandchildren? 
Most grandparents are willing to spend time with one set of grandchildren at a time. "Building the relationship" between you and new step daughter and step kids should not be the focus. I agree with OP that it sounds like somewhat of a charade. [/quote]

Yes! Op here. I totally get that his wife is part of the deal and I accept that. The issue is them constantly making the focus on this weird fake family. They make a big thing about us all hanging out together and my DD and her grandkids being cousins and all of us building bridges. It feels absurd and fake to me, especially since these kids are so far apart in age. My dad does come visit on his own now and then, but even with me politely declining several times on the visits with the rest of the family many times, they aren't getting the message that I'm just not into it.[/quote]

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