A woman faced backlash after refusing her new husband’s demand to give a cherished family heirloom to her stepdaughter instead of her biological daughter. She turned to Reddit for advice, explaining the heirloom, an emerald necklace, is traditionally passed to the firstborn on their 14th birthday. Her daughter Emily is set to receive it in January 2024.

The woman married Joey two years ago after four years of dating. Both have daughters from previous relationships. While discussing Christmas gifts, Joey insisted the necklace be given to his daughter Sophia to symbolize the woman’s acceptance of her as family. He dismissed the tradition, calling his wife “biased” and suggesting Emily could receive a cheap replacement.

Despite Joey’s objections and his silent treatment, the woman stood firm, emphasizing the necklace’s sentimental value to Emily, who eagerly anticipated it. Joey escalated the issue by involving his mother and sister, who sided with him and accused the woman of favoritism.

Reddit users overwhelmingly supported the woman, with one commenting, “Emily is your kid, and the necklace is hers. Your stepdaughter isn’t entitled to it.” Another warned, “Secure the necklace in a bank or safe—it might ‘disappear’ or get broken.”

The woman remains resolute, prioritizing the tradition and her daughter’s feelings over her husband’s demands.