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You should spend time with her but without him. BTW, he is being rediculous; you can't force relationships. These things take time to develop, and if you force it, it only leads to being fake and eventual resentment. You have to find things you have in common (which will most likely be difficult for you, but you have to dig into who you were at her age).
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Keep trying to find things that you both enjoy. That way, at least the emotion of having fun will not feel forced to you. A relationship may grow naturally, but don't try to rush it. Spending time with his little girl is a great start, and it's awesome that you're trying to involve yourself in her life, but you can't MAKE yourselves bond. As long as you're friendly toward her, you're in good shape at this point.
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