In blended families, conflicts often arise over lifestyle choices, but when Nadia enforced her strict vegan rules, her approach alienated her stepdaughter and led to a household crisis. Nadia insisted that everyone, including her 15-year-old stepdaughter, adhere to her diet.

“We’re vegan in our house,” she told the girl. “If you don’t like it, stay at your mom’s.” Her stepdaughter’s request for dietary freedom was met with dismissiveness rather than compromise, creating unnecessary tension.