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Step-parenting

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Struggling with DSS since he started high school
18
Is this unusual?
58
Really struggling with partners children, feel awful about it
114
How to recover from massive F up
26
My children aren’t happy - where do we stand
128
Really struggling today
47
AIBU to be LIVID at my DSS mother
559
Extortion
54
Can’t win with SC’s mother
49
Step Daughters Wedding
18
Blending our families
83
Partner unsupportive and not around for surgery
120
Collect & Pay - Am I being stupid?
17
Having a SC with you FT
8
Changing bedrooms for Step Children
45
I need a little bit of advice
27
I need a little advice
1
Experience of being villainised?
12
First time SM .... help! (its a long one)
38
I think dsd is going to ask to move in, advice needed
121
How would you address this, if at all?
9
Am I being unreasonable :(
46
Alienating baby mum making our lives hell!
120
I feel stupid! Man-child DH, DSD and new puppy! Of course it would be this hard!
16
WWYD?
16
Communication with partner
23
How to progress relationship?
23
Can't stand teen SC
55
What would your advice be to future step parents?
43
Talk me down from tiny big annoyance
53
Not sure I can cope. Please Read
481
Adult step-son now living with us
26
It would ruin my relationship if my step children ever lived with us
393
Pick up and drop offs
9
Step children and social media
38
Finding boundaries with DSD's new mobile
31
Advice from fellow step parents
9
Help….WWYD?
59
Can it be considered harassment if it's via parenting app?
10
Christmas/Bday presents
27
Partner doesnt see kids enough is it a massive red flag
36
I'm Watching OH and DSS Relationship Go Downhill
5
Using Paternity Leave and Annual Leave with SDC
83
Should I get my new bfs son a birthday present?
52
Step daughter doesn’t like me
10
Manners
9
Outsider syndrome
40
Step-daughter pays rent-should she still do chores?
71
Step parenting issue
47
I do not want to share finances or buy a house with him in these circumstances
148