- A man married a woman who had a daughter and took them both in, but the little girl continued to keep a robust relationship with her biological father
- For six years, the nine-year-old called the stepfather by his name or nickname, until a few days ago when she suddenly started calling him dad
- It was a development that left the man confused as he worried that the development could affect her bond with her real dad
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A 32-year-old man turned to social media for advice after experiencing an unexpected and emotional moment with his stepdaughter.
The man, who has been with his wife, Rose, for six years, shared his concerns on Reddit after the nine-year-old girl referred to him as "dad" for the first time.
Lola's biological father is present
In the post, the stepfather indicated that he was cautious about the dynamics of his relationship with his stepdaughter Lola due to his own experiences with step-parents.
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According to The Mirror, he was confused because Lola's biological father, John, is actively involved in her life.
The man described John, 42, as a good and present father who spends quality time with his daughter, even resorting to video chats when he can't see her physically.
He revealed that the unexpected moment occurred when he decided to reward Lola for her stellar performance on a math test.
Lola called him dad
He took her to an ice cream shop to celebrate her earning the only perfect score in her class.
At this point, Lola, expressing gratitude, called him "dad" for the first time, leaving the stepfather in shock.
"I didn't know how to react. She never called me dad; she normally calls me by my name or nickname. She seemed to not realize she had done it," he continued.
The man added that he acted normally and brought her back home, after which they continued celebrating with her mother.
Man worried about family dynamics
As much as he was happy about the incident, the man was concerned about the potential impact on Lola's relationship with her biological father.
He sought whether he should address the situation and, if so, how to navigate the delicate family dynamic.
His worry is how he will handle the situation in a way that respects both existing relationships, given the love between Lola and her father.
Woman discovers she's related to hubby
Elsewhere, a mother of three was left confused after DNA test results showed that her husband of 17 years is her cousin.
Celina and Joseph Quinones have been happily married for nearly two decades and are blessed with three children.
Things took a different turn when the wife decided to retrace her roots and ran into the discovery that left them devastated.
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