PAC: Hey Reddit, throwaway account because people might know my main. My (38MF) new partner (43M) has an adopted son (27M) from a previous relationship that ended really badly. Anyway, his son refuses to bond with us in any way. Any time it feels like we're making progress, he lashes out and becomes a whiny baby. He doesn't think I'm trying to replace my partner's ex but has accused us both of trying to murder them. My partner thinks he just needs time. I think he needs tough love. WIBTA for knocking sense into my partner's son?












