to her nor did I defend my daughter. I just let it go hoping it would all blow over. During that time we also dealt with nasty, bitter comments and hateful acts of theft and terrible mind games on his kids from his first wife. After awhile we found that his mother and ex wife (who hated each other during his marriage to her) were now friends. Other members of his family became friends with his ex also and several times I found myself defending my daughter and I against horrible comments by them. This of course took its toll and I eventually felt like he was constantly taking his mothers side & fighting with me about his other family members' issues. I found myself in a whirlwind because I've always been known as a caring, kind and professional woman. I made a career out of caring for the disabled & was being accused of being hateful and rude. He and I found ourselves fighting constantly and I threatened to leave constantly but I have never been able to actually leave. The truth is my husband is a terrific man devoted to his children, helpful, fun and above all else does almost everything I ask of him. He has come through for me in every way except when it comes to his family. I realize I wish I had left years ago because the price I have paid was with my daughter. Our relationship changed and she has seen us