AITA for not forcing my daughter to share?
In the fragile tapestry of blended families, tensions often rise where love and practicality collide.
A father tries to balance the delicate needs of his light-sleeping daughter with the sudden demands of a new baby and a partner’s children, each soul seeking comfort and space in a home now bursting at the seams.
Caught between understanding and conflict, he faces the impossible: preserving his daughter’s peace without fracturing bonds.
The bas**ent, once a sanctuary, becomes the battleground for unseen struggles, where even the smallest room holds the weight of hearts trying to coexist.
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The Original Poster (OP) is facing a difficult situation where the practical needs of his light-sleeping daughter conflict directly with his girlfriend's expectations for shared space for her children, leading to accusations that he is being unreasonable.
Considering the non-negotiable sleep requirement of the OP's daughter versus the desire for equitable living arrangements for all children, the core question remains: Should the es**blished need for one child's specific sleeping environment supersede the desire to integrate the new family structure through shared accommodations?
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