Dear Mum and Dad

I don’t know how to start this letter, but I hope you’re sitting down, because I think you’re in for a bit of a shock.

This letter is just about the hardest thing I have ever had to write. I only hope that you won’t hate me when you’ve finished reading it that you’ll still see me as your loveable number one son.

I know you both think the world of Jackie. I remember your words at our wedding, Dad – that you think of her as your own daughter. And Mum, I know you feel the same.

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I love her very much as well, I really do, and she’s a great mother to your grandchildren. The fact that you care about her so much makes what I am about to say that much harder.

Things started to go wrong soon when Crystal came into my life. I got to know her about a year ago, when I was out and about. I ended up spending a lot of time in her company and I grew very fond of her. It’s now got to the point that she’s an important part of my life and I just know I couldn’t do without her. She’s like my compass – she gives me purpose and direction, and I really do love her.

Despite this, I still love Jackie very much, but I’ve got to say she’s not being very fair at the moment. I have tried so may times to introduce Crystal to her, but it’s always gone wrong.

I hate to have to say it, but Jackie seems to be jealous. She won’t even give Crystal the time of day. The total disregard she shows for her has been deeply upsetting for me. Whenever we’re all together I always feel that I am caught in the middle. If Crystal has an idea, for example, Jackie always questions it, insisting that she knows better. It usually ends up in a row, which is very upsetting for the kids.

What I want to say to Jackie is that I love them both, but in very different ways. Why does Jackie seem to feel that there’s got to be this competition between them all the time?

The kids, I can honestly say, absolutely adore Crystal. Both of them find her interesting, and she makes them laugh. I often hear them repeating things she’s said to them during the day. She’s made a big impression on them, that’s for sure. And poor Crystal has never shown any signs of disliking Jackie. She’s offered nothing but support and friendship.

I have tried talking to Jackie in private about Crystal, and how she should try to accept her. She always says she will, but then she just goes and ignores her all over again.

I suspect that it will never be any different. They will always clash.

I guess that’s the price I have to pay for marrying a woman who has a good sense of direction and never gets lost on the roads. She just has no need for an in-car navigation system like Crystal. Me, on the other hand – well, you know how hopeless I am at finding my way about!

Anyhow, all this aside, we’re really enjoying our new car.

Hope you’re all well. Jackie and the kids (and Crystal!) send their love,

Your devoted son,

Wally

Doug