A 32-year-old man’s relationship is on the rocks after his fiancée made an “evil” request regarding his daughter’s bedroom.
The couple has been together for five years, planning to tie the knot next spring, but his fiancée Emma’s relationship with Lily, his 10-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, has turned sour.
Tragically, Lily lost her mother as an infant, meaning it’s been “just the two of them” for the majority of her childhood. Recently, the couple’s relationship has come under strain after Emma insisted Lily vacates her bedroom.
On Reddit, the man shared: “My fiancée has always had a cordial relationship with Lily, but they’ve never been particularly close. Recently, Emma suggested that Lily should move into the smaller bedroom to make space for a home office, as Emma works from home.
“Lily’s current room is the second-largest in the house, and she loves it. I told Emma that I didn’t want to uproot Lily from her room, especially since she’s already been through a lot.
“Emma was upset and accused me of prioritising Lily over her needs. She argued that as my future wife, her comfort should be equally important. I suggested converting part of the living room into a workspace, but Emma insists that having a dedicated office is essential for her productivity.”
Tensions are mounting between the couple, with Emma feeling her needs aren’t being considered in their shared home. He continued: “I want to support Emma’s work, but I also want to ensure Lily feels secure and valued.”
Online users have weighed in on the discussion. One commented: “Your daughter would always be your first priority. A home office should be able to fit in the smallest room or some other space, but Lily deserves to keep her own room.”
Someone else stated he “shouldn’t be marrying someone who doesn’t understand this” and another advised: “Your fiancée is a walking red flag… This is a power play from your fiancée. She wants to be number one in your life. She’s competing with a 10-year-old. It’s the reason why their relationship is not great.”
Another said: “Please reconsider this relationship for the sake of Lily. It’s not just about a room. It’s much more! Her treatment of Lily will only get worse if you marry her.”
Echoing similar sentiments, one person remarked Emma showed “MANY red flags” and “Evil Stepmother vibes”, while another added: “OP’s fiancée is just trying to push her boundaries and see how far OP will let her get away with. A small room for an office is perfectly fine.
“It’s not a good enough space for her to work in, but it’s good enough for his daughter to live in? That’s bulls***. I would not be marrying this woman.”