13YO Hates Dad’s Girlfriend, Regrets Not Accepting Her Gift: “Didn’t Apologize For Her Rude Behavior”

Christmas is more about the people and less about the presents. But when you’re spending it with those you don’t know very well, getting them something nice can be a good way to show you’re willing to make a connection.

Reddit user Crimsoncheez shared a story about spending the holidays with her boyfriend and his two daughters. The woman said she hoped a necklace might help bridge the gap with his older girl. However, the thirteen-year-old rejected it.

That may have been the end of it, but later, the teen asked for it back. The woman felt she was being ungrateful and decided to keep the gift for herself. The two of them got into an argument, and with her conviction shaken, the Redditor asked the internet for an outside opinion on whether she was right or not. Here’s what she wrote.

Dating someone with kids can be tricky

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Especially around the holidays

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Later, the woman updated her post and said she will try to make up with the teen

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The woman provided a bit more information in the comments section

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Some of the people who read the story said her reaction was completely justified

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And some believe nobody did anything wrong — it’s just a tricky situation

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Others, however, felt that everyone was overreacting

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Or that it was the woman who mishandled things

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