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When DS tells me that DSD is his best friend
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My DD's, his DD - great when apart, terrible together, any advice?
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What are your experiences of mediation?
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Step parent naming guidance needed...
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Step daughter wont listen to me
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The vicious circle
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How honest should you be ...?
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Are your DSC included in your wills?
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Step-children when you separate
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Further Education
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bedrooms
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Issues over DSS staying in bed
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mother in law woes
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Lovely step mums i need help understanding
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Child support, family arrangement
13
Advice re meeting Dh's DD for the first time
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Inconvenience himself rather than have a word
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When does it become harassment?
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Any suggestions?
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Have posted in chat to ask a question
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Contact at all costs?
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How do you make this work?
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DSS and primary school, would you complain?
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I have no idea what I should do.....
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Ds 4 being nasty to step mum
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DSS is now 18 - surely things must change ......... ?
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Is it just me or is being a step parent really difficult and frustrating?
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Where do your dsds sleep when they are with you?
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OMG did any other stepmums see 'A Mother's Son' last night with
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Have met DPs DD4, going well!
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Is this OK? And if not, what do we do about it?
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Guilty feelings
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Exs Abusive Partner, DSS upset!
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Being the bearer of unexpected news
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DSC going to Sunday School & thier mother objecting.
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Grrr
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Help - meeting DP's 2 children (10 and 13) tomorrow and have no idea how to behave!
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What do you think its important to establish with new dp
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I'm worn out. Anyone got advice on how to keep going?
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DSS behaviour undermining rules for DD!
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Is living next-door to each other the ideal for couples with kids from previous relationships, instead of trying to blend families?
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Aargh, are all dss siblings a nightmare!
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What should the maintenance DP pays to ex-wife cover?
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School Report ... Is this allowed by mother?
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"The Accused" tonight - wicked step mother
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DP's ex making arrangements in our time
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How would you have handled this?
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Why can't i assert myself more?
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Fucking Friday Handovers...
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Hit a wall...can't stand to be in the same room as DSD
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