Why Am I Here????

I have now been married for just a couple days over five months and I am wondering why I am here anymore. I married a wonderful woman. So my ten year old daughter Taylor and I moved to her home in Charlestown, NH from the Concord area right before we were married. I knew there would be issues but I never thought things would be this tough.

My wife, Doreen, and I work very well together as a couple - that is not the issue at all. The issue is with her mother who lives with us as well. I don't know how I can describe what goes on here except for bullying and control. From whether or not I can empty the dishwasher to what clothes I need to buy my daughter. It is riduculous. And if my wifes' mother does not get her way it usually ends up with a temper tantrum which of course is my fault.

Nothing ever seems right with that woman and I have had enough of it. It is all about control and bullying into what she wants. And the worst thing is that my wife won't do a thing about it but say she is sorry. If she has an issue with my daughter then I have to speak with Taylor about it but she won't do the same thing with her mother. That is not fair.

Doreen when are you going to stand up and protect your husband and step-daughter and finally tell your mother enough is enough. If she wants to move out because of it let her. Being a family is about compromise and working together not having one person's interest outweigh another's. You and I work well together as a couple. It is when your mother gets involved that all hell breaks loose. You need to tell her that we can worry about our stuff just fine without her. No one (other than her) is trying to use someone or take advantage of someone.

Doreen I do love you with all my heart but I do have one question for you.... why am I here? Is it just to help pay for some household expenses??? Is it because you love me as much as you say you do? The best way right now you can truly say and show how much you do love me is to stand up to your mother and say enough is enough. Would my mother ever say something negative about you in front of you? Never? And if my Mom ever did you would feel the same way I do right now. Doreen the bullying and control needs to stop. This woman lives off you and I for the most part and gets away with this? You have enabled her long enough and it is time you stop favoring her over Taylor and I. We have needs and feelings too....