You're right kids make it difficult for sure and their personalities make a huge difference. My oldest and him have a little power struggle thing going on. My oldest is used to my youngest just falling in line for the most part. The Doc's son just doesn't do that. He is so sheltered that the things he talks about don't even interest my daughters. They are into making Tic Toc videos and he is still watching Curious George.
I do think it burst the Doc's bubble a little bit but she needed to know. It is what it is and if she is the person I think she is then she will understand and get over it. I don't take this $hit lightly and my girls need to feel comfortable. The Doc and I are different in that way, I think the Doc would just power through it if it was her son. She doesn't let him dictate the terms to her. I don't try to either but in this situation it is obvious.
My youngest has a little bit of that going with me as you describe with his daughter. Each child has a different dynamic with their parents but my oldest is not that way with me. Interesting for sure.
The Doc told me early on she wants to get married again and doesn't want to waste time dating someone that doesn't have the same intentions. It's not that I couldn't get there our timelines may just be different. Plus her son and her are package deals and as I learn more about him it is something to consider as well.
