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Receiving a sizable inheritance is many people’s dream. While it often comes during a difficult time, this money can alleviate some of the stress of having to stay financially stable while grieving. And sometimes, it’s even enough to provide a comfortable life for your own children.
But finances are one of the top issues couples fight about, and for one couple, determining how a mother’s inheritance would be split led to calling off their wedding altogether. Below, you’ll find the full story that the mom shared on Reddit, as well as an update and some of the replies invested readers shared.
After inheriting a significant amount of money from her grandfather, this woman planned on passing it down to her daughter
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But after getting engaged, her fiancé felt that his children were entitled to some of the funds as well
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Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.
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R Dennis R Dennis Community Member Follow
I really can't relate to this story. My wife and I built our lives together from nothing. My stepkids are my kids... but I also couldn't be in a relationship where my children are treated as less than in their own home - which apparently isn't "their home". I wouldn't expect OP to split her money evenly, but if she can't see how the environment would be unhealthy for my kids I would probably move out and maybe just date.
Zobi123 Zobi123 Community Member Follow
This. I get that she feels it's her daughter's money, but realistically, they would never have a happy home with one child being so disproportionately spoiled compared to the other two. And the other two would definitely resent her daughter.
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S Mi S Mi Community Member Follow
I think his focus on children living un the same household is entirely appropriate.Treating some as haves and others as have nots in the same household is awful. As far as putting the money in trust, it's a great idea, but the feelings of all children in the home, based on what's happening in their lives matters (Edit to clarify: the other kids should not expect trust funds, but should have equal treatment in their home growing up)
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Ron Baza Ron Baza Community Member Follow
Some pretty wild stuff here. Anyone who thinks the OP’s future stepchildren should be treated less well than her own daughter must have read a different version of Cinderella to me, where the title character is the villain and we all have a good laugh at her being treated so badly.
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Aelin Wildfire Aelin Wildfire Community Member Follow
Except there's one big difference: Cinderella's -stepsisters- were the ones being treated well, -at her expense-. They were the ones who married into the family, and used their new family's wealth to indulge themselves. It's not fair to expect the step kids to watch their new sibling get all this fun stuff they can't get, but there are compromises that can be made to keep everyone happy. -Having- the wealth doesn't mean it has to be -used-, and honestly, I don't see how they even bought a pony in the first place if the money is all tied up in a trust anyway...
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R Dennis 8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
I really can't relate to this story. My wife and I built our lives together from nothing. My stepkids are my kids... but I also couldn't be in a relationship where my children are treated as less than in their own home - which apparently isn't "their home". I wouldn't expect OP to split her money evenly, but if she can't see how the environment would be unhealthy for my kids I would probably move out and maybe just date.
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Zobi123 Zobi123 Community Member Follow
This. I get that she feels it's her daughter's money, but realistically, they would never have a happy home with one child being so disproportionately spoiled compared to the other two. And the other two would definitely resent her daughter.
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S Mi S Mi Community Member Follow
I think his focus on children living un the same household is entirely appropriate.Treating some as haves and others as have nots in the same household is awful. As far as putting the money in trust, it's a great idea, but the feelings of all children in the home, based on what's happening in their lives matters (Edit to clarify: the other kids should not expect trust funds, but should have equal treatment in their home growing up)
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Ron Baza Ron Baza Community Member Follow
Some pretty wild stuff here. Anyone who thinks the OP’s future stepchildren should be treated less well than her own daughter must have read a different version of Cinderella to me, where the title character is the villain and we all have a good laugh at her being treated so badly.
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Aelin Wildfire Aelin Wildfire Community Member Follow
Except there's one big difference: Cinderella's -stepsisters- were the ones being treated well, -at her expense-. They were the ones who married into the family, and used their new family's wealth to indulge themselves. It's not fair to expect the step kids to watch their new sibling get all this fun stuff they can't get, but there are compromises that can be made to keep everyone happy. -Having- the wealth doesn't mean it has to be -used-, and honestly, I don't see how they even bought a pony in the first place if the money is all tied up in a trust anyway...
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