Dad’s Affair with Youthful Thai Girl Leads to Her Transfer-In

‘You need to think about your dad’s happiness,’ says our skilled (Image: Getty/Myles Goode)

If you’re carefree with the sand between your toes, a vacation romance can really feel superb – however the spark normally burns out when you get again on house soil.

That’s definitely what this reader hoped for when her just lately separated dad advised her that he’d met a a lot youthful lady in Thailand.

Solely, her dad insists he’s in love – and now, he’s bringing his girlfriend to the UK, and transferring her into the household house.

The reader and her siblings are anxious, however are they being unfair? Might this actually be love?

Earlier than you go, try final week’s dilemma, the place a lady was having an affair together with her boss – however he wouldn’t depart his spouse.

The issue…

My dad and mom separated six years in the past, when my mum went off with Dad’s mate. He took it very badly and it was a horrible time for all of us, as we had all recognized this man for years.

Dad was persuaded to go on vacation to Thailand with a few of his buddies, and at first me and my two brothers all supported the concept, as we thought it might do him good.

I suppose we shouldn’t have been stunned when he got here again and excitedly advised us about this a lot youthful lady he had met there. Dad isn’t the womanising kind, and if I’m sincere he’s not one of the best trying, so we presumed it was only a vacation fling and he would quickly overlook her.

Nevertheless, he had different concepts as he Facetimes her most evenings and has been out to see her a number of instances since.

She has by no means been to this nation, however he now says he intends to marry her and produce her right here. We’ve by no means even met or spoken to her, and the concept that he’s all of the sudden going to convey somebody twenty years youthful than him, to reside with us, is horrific.

My two brothers are nonetheless in training, and I’ve solely simply acquired my first job, so nobody is able to depart house.

What if she solely desires a passport to this nation, or is secretly after his cash? I do know it sounds horrible, however now we’re anxious about our inheritance.

Laura says…

It’s usually tough to navigate the scenario when a dad or mum will get a brand new companion, however this one sounds trickier than most. I requested our household skilled, Dr Hari Rudkin, for her views.

‘Sadly, there are quite a lot of stereotypes surrounding Thai girls and British males.’ she says. ‘If you add within the age hole, it’s no surprise the scenario feels uncomfortable for you and your brothers.’ 

However Dr Rudkin thinks you also needs to think about your dad’s happiness. ‘He has suffered quite a lot of heartbreak and betrayal, so if he’s now feeling excited and in love, then good for him.’ she says. ‘The issues solely begin if he makes important choices early on, as folks’s pondering adjustments after they’re first in love, and so they develop into much less rational and cheap.’

You must present your dad love and help, and inside you can advise him to not rush issues.

‘Perhaps you may all exit to Thailand and meet the brand new girlfriend, or maybe she might come right here on vacation.’ Dr Rudkin suggests. ‘Don’t kind an opinion of her till you might have met.’

It’s human nature to really feel the way in which you do, however don’t rush to judgement. Preserve relationship along with your father and respect his want for love and happiness.

Dr Rudkin provides: ‘Your dad wants kids who’re fascinated about his wellbeing fairly than what they may get on his dying. If he is aware of you’re there for him no matter occurs, he’s extra seemingly to concentrate to your views.’

Laura is a counsellor and columnist.

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