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M2yB to 3 and says am I the asshole for

not allowing my stepson 12 male to live with us.

I have two boys, 10 male and 5 male.

I'm getting married in the next few weeks to my boyfriend as a 12 year old son from a previous

relationship. My future husband's son

asked his dad if he could come live with us after we get married because he wants to experience

a genuine family dynamic with parents and siblings. And given that, his biological parents

never married anyone else. My husband is on board with this idea, believing it would

contribute positively to the boy's personal growth. I expressed to my husband that married anyone else. My husband is on board with this idea, believing it would contribute

positively to the boy's personal growth. I expressed to my husband that I have reservations

about having him live with us, based on observations during the weekends he spends at our place.

Firstly, he appears to have a strained relationship with my younger son. He rarely includes him

in activities unless I

specifically prompt him to do so. When I ask him to assist the younger boy, such as accompany him

to the bathroom, he does so with obvious reluctance. Secondly, he displays an excessive competitive

streak towards my older son. He consistently aims to outperform him and even taunts him when he succeeds.

I find this overly competitive atmosphere uncomfortable. I desire my children to grow up in a

nurturing and supportive environment. The third and most significant concern is his academic and

behavioral performance. My boyfriend has informed me that his son has been

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