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[quote=Anonymous]My father chose his wife--first AP partner, now my stepmom--over and over again since I was a tween.  She treated me and my brother so horribly (and continues to this day, even treats our kids like that), that it forever changed my relationship with my father.  He is a brilliant person, but a weak, emotionally closed off man.

He never stuck up for us once during her bizarre, hate filled, irrational rages (think screaming, hanging up the phone , throwing things, attacking a 9 year old for picking up a stuff animal of hers, etc) that happened at the drop of the hat. I could tell he hated the fact that she did this, but not enough to stand up for us (or, eventually, himself, as he is as often as not the target of her abuse these days).

You only have one summer left, and your daughter's off to college. Whatever your wife's objections, unless she can articulate a real, solid reason, please support your daughter.

My dad is probably in his final year or two. While I call him every few weeks and we dutifully visit (always staying in a hotel, despite their three homes, as we are not welcome) once a year or so, I am saddened that he has chosen not to have the meaningful, loving relatioships with either of his children that he could have had, had he been willing to choose us, for once. And in a good, healthy relationship, you do not need to choose between your spouse and your kids. [/quote]

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