Questions regarding the relationship dynamics between a step-parent and a child.
Questions tagged [step-parents]
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Challenges of being a step-father
Background:
Almost 6 months ago I met a great woman and she has a son, who just recently turned 7. His biological father is out of the picture, and essentially has been for his whole life.
I am 24 and I have no experience with children, other than…
DoubleDouble
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Trying to be the best stepdad I can be.
The relationship I am in is the first with someone that has a kid of her own (I have 2). Her son is 7 years old and I've been his life since he was 4. I noticed then that his mother let him talk to her in a way I believe to be disrespectful. But in…
Harold
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Step parent, but just the guy who is married to mom
I have been with my wife for 6 years. Her kids all had children of their own while we were married. They are still little with the oldest being 9 and the youngest 3 months, then 3 & 4.
The oldest asked me one day whether he should call me grandpa…
just ur average guy
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How do i tell my daughter her dad isnt really her dad?
This is weighing so heavy right now.
I had my daughter with my ex when I was 20. She is 8 now.
To make things simple, my ex husband and I married at a young age and our relationship was rocky.
Physical, mental, verbal abuse. He had a strong drug…
Kailawithaneye
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My step son cries every time he is dropped off
My partner has a 5yo who was 2 when we got together. In this time he has cried uncontrollably every single time he is dropped off or picked up from our house. These tears usually subside if he is distracted by something but then return at bedtime.…
Steps
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What should one year old call his step-dad/ bio-dad?
Background: I was in my last relationship for 10 years, and the last 6 he was abusive to me and a drug addict/alcoholic. I was finally able to leave him and moved away, but he found me, and after “hanging out” one night as friends, we had sex one…
Shanie
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Stepdaughter trouble
My 35 year old stepdaughter thinks she doesn't have to be accountable for anything. She asks her father for money to solve her problems and they are like a secret society.
She asked him to mind her 12 year old (which means that I ultimately do), so…
Raylene h
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Step grandma name
Possible Duplicate:
What should children call a step-grandparent?
My stepson and his wife (both in their early 20's) recently had a baby. My son does not want me to be called Grandma and I must admit I find it to be a bit awkward as its not my…
Sambo
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A stepchild learned I am not their biological parent. How to navigate the relationship?
When I met my wife initially I did not know that she had a child. Over time, I learned of this news and asked her to marry me after 3 years of dating. My wife made the decision to tell him that I was his father and I went along so as to make life a…
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