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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again. I understand that ex gave his gf "permission" to do these things, and I took up these issues with him.

I just don't understand why another woman and mother would step on my toes in this manner. I would not take the gf's daughter bra shopping, or some other kind of milestone thing (theoretical example: let's say I took her young daughter to pick an outfit for her first day of kindergarten). I just would not insert myself that way without talking to the kid's mother first, and making sure it was okay. "Hi, Susie, I noticed that Larla may need to start wearing a bra. Is it ok for me to take her shopping, or would you prefer to do that with her?" My whole feeling would have been different if she had approached me like that.

I feel like there is a girl code, and this woman did not adhere to it.[/quote]

I think you sound controlling. There is no girl code - my mother regularly buys my kids milestone clothing (as do other grandparents and ILs) without asking me for “permission.” I can either choose to see it as a thoughtful gesture or an annoying one.

I am also a step parent and I don’t ask permission from my DSS’s mother to buy him clothes or toys or whatever. I know she doesn’t like some of the stuff I buy him (trendy teenage stuff now) because she likes him to dress very preppy, but he has a closet full of options and can pick what he likes. I also talk about important topics with him, like relationships, dating, college plans, etc. Am I not supposed to offer an opinion on these important topics when he asks because he should only get advice from his mom and dad? [/quote]

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