I would also suggest that you make sure that the daughter doesn't perceive you as a someone who will take her mom away from her. If the daughter feels as though you are interfering in the mother/child relationship, you will become an evil person in her eyes. Also don't try buying her off. She will grow suspicious very fast if you start showing up with gifts for her all of the time. I think if you use what has been suggested by everyone, you should do just fine.
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