Dear Abby: Mom calls daughter a traitor for hosting stepfather and his new wife
By Abigail Van Buren
Published on April 25, 2026.
A daughter of my stepfather, "Pop," who was the only father figure in my life and was good to me, has been called a traitor by her mother, who believes she loves him more than her ex-stepfather. She believes that their relationship is a "he said, she said" situation, but maintains a relationship with him. The tension between the two parties involved is causing a rift between them, and when Mom came to discuss their visit, she felt it was a betrayal to her mother. She is retiring and plans to move closer to her family in the near future so she can be with them. However, she may not be able to soothe her mother's feelings if she moves closer, but intends to maintain a friendly relationship with Pop and his wife.
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