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| Stepmother of 2 | 6/20/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I am a stepmother of 2 girls - 12 and 7yo. I met my husband 3 years ago and we married a year ago. ...
A: When you met him, you knew he had kids. Of course, he's going to want to spend time with them. ...
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| Do I stay or do I go? | 6/19/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I have been married for 3 years (together for 7). We went to court and won majority custody of his 2 ...
A: So let me understand this... the adults in this scenario, who are refusing to act like adults seem ...
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| help with husband who's a guilty dad | 6/19/2008 | Lana Sen |
Q: I've been with my husband for over 8 years and his son is over 8.5 yrs old. We've married for over ...
A: Your situation is unfortunately sad. It would be telling you to do the hard thing: but I would ...
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| Stepson Moved Back In | 6/18/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I am 50 years old and have lived with my boyfriend for 10 years and he is 60 years old. His ...
A: Well you are indeed in a difficult situation. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if a bio has ...
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| A living nightmare! | 6/18/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: My 4 yr. old step son is with me 24/7. I have a in home daycare, and his biological mother is a ...
A: You are frustrated right now. How can anyone "hate" a four year old. What you need to do is get him ...
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| where to place my step-daughter? | 6/18/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I have a 12 yr old step daughter and she visits on the weekends. To make a long story short we have ...
A: Yes, you are correct. Your step-daughter should have her own place to sleep and ideally, her own ...
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| darlenepolattie@webtv.net | 6/16/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I have 3 stepchildren ages 37, 33, 30. My husband and I have been married for 11 years and together ...
A: I understand how torn up you are about not having your husband's children included in the will. I ...
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| Since when is it her fault that your son chose to be her step dad? | 6/16/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: How should I confront my husbands family? My daughter has no contact with her biological father. ...
A: Frankly, I'd keep my child away from these lunatics. Under no circumstances would I sacrifice my ...
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| step-parenting | 6/14/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I am a step-mom to two boys (5&6)that are very difficult to handle. Their mother left them when she ...
A: There you go, you said it "trying really hard just to love these boys while their mom is out and ...
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| my boyfriends daughters | 6/14/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: My boyfriends daughters are 19 and 20 yrs old. they do not like me at all, they wont come over and ...
A: Until your bf gains a clue and sees things as they are, nothing will change. So I wouldn't worry ...
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| Feelings of a stepfather | 6/13/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I have 3 children, 2 oldest children (boy 15, girl 10) are step children to my current husband. My ...
A: You haven't given me much to comment on. No abuse is acceptable. And a refusal of counseling is a no ...
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| How do you no get so upset | 6/13/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I have a 14 year old step daughter a couple of years ago we had to move away. Her mother has always ...
A: Can't change what we don't have the power to change. As stepparents, we see a lot of behaviors from ...
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| New custodial stepmother of 18 year old girl | 6/11/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: Well, my husband and I are newly married in Feb. 2008; however, just moved in together recently ...
A: Your concerns for your 4'1/2 year old are justified. I think the fact that you are trying to have ...
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| Terror | 6/11/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: Where do I begin. I am with the love of my life and we had our own fair shares of arguments. With ...
A: Stop trying so hard. If it's meant to be, it will happen. Right now she knows she can push your ...
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| Meeting the kids | 6/10/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I have been dating this guy for about 4 months now. I am a very mature 23 years old, career ...
A: How do I say this... This man clearly needs to get his act together and stop messing with your ...
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| 8 Year old stepson. | 6/3/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: My husband and I have children from previous marriages. We allow each other to discipline the ...
A: Cheyanne: I don't blame her. I would be upset if my children's step mother spanked them. ...
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| Step-parenting conflicts | 6/3/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: My current wife and I have been married almost 4 years now. There has been conflicts with the ex I ...
A: Adam: If your son is working, perhaps you can make an arrangement where he pays some of the living ...
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| Blended Family of Nine | 6/2/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: My partner and I sit here and write to you in hopes of some guidence for our family. Together in ...
A: Mandy: I was in a similar situation, and although I am divorced, that had nothing to do with it. ...
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| My girlfriends 6 year old | 6/2/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: Ok, here goes. I have been dating my girlfriend for almost 9 months. She is the best thing that has ...
A: Mark: I don't think you are doing either. I think you are in a tough situation. You aren't the ...
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| Adult Stepchildren | 5/30/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I have 3 adult stepchildren son, 37, daughter 33, daughter 30. My husband and I have been taking ...
A: Darlene: YES! First of all, you have been married for 27 years....if you don't want them in your ...
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| my ex wife and late stepson | 5/28/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: this is somewhat different than the parenting issue..i came to Canada to live with my wife and i ...
A: Scott: You can't claim anything regarding your step son in court. Chances of getting back what she ...
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| My Significant Other's 19 yr. old daughter | 5/28/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I googled "step children" and this website came up... I never imagined I might turn to someone else ...
A: Cindy: It sounds as if she is going through a phase. Teenage years are hard for girls, and who ...
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| I am a step dad. | 5/26/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I am married to a woman with 2 children: 20 and 14.5 both sons. I have 50% custody of my 7 yr old ...
A: Todd: You can't control her and get her to see the damage that she is doing. If she chooses her ...
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| Stepdaughter | 5/23/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: My stepdaughter is snotty, moody, somewhat nice, only when she wants to be, certainly not ...
A: Isabella: Sorry for the delay in answering. You are in a common and tough situation, so don't feel ...
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| Resentful feelings | 5/22/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: My daughter married for the first time at 39. He was divorced and had joint custody of two children ...
A: Agatha: What a wonderful caring mother you are! First of all, you are right in the fact that it is ...
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| 11 year old | 5/21/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: oh my, where do I start? I have been with my "domestic partner" for 3 years, 2 of these we have been ...
A: Sounds like you sure are conflicted over this... Can you imagine how this young girl feels??? ...
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| living with stepchildren and more | 5/21/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: My home isn't my home. I don't feel you can be happy with your life if your not happy about your ...
A: The easy answer, is to leave. Three times is the charm they say. I am my partner's third spouse and ...
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| My 8 yr old step-son | 5/20/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I have an 8 year old step son who is very active and at most times does not listen. My husband and I ...
A: Cheyanne: Unfortunately you can't do anything to keep the mother out of it. Bitter is bitter, and ...
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| Balancing time between son and step son | 5/19/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I'm looking for some tips. I have a 4 year old from a previous relationship and my fiance has a 5 ...
A: Avalita: Your husband is lucky that you will watch his son all day on a Saturday! First of all, ...
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| step son | 5/19/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: my husband and i have been married 13 years we have 1 daughter together she is 11. He has two sons ...
A: Ann: You don't deal with it at all. You have two children with this man and have obviously been ...
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| step son | 5/19/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: my husband and i have been married 13 years we have 1 daughter together she is 11. He has two sons ...
A: Ann: Actually, you are a great person for caring about him! Just keep showing him love, and he ...
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| Stepdad spanking stepson | 5/19/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I just found out tonight from my 8 y/o grandson that his stepdad has spanked him so hard and his ...
A: Renee: I don't think you overreacting, here is what I would suggest. Take your grandson to ...
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| My husband's daughter . . | 5/19/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: My husband's daughter has been jealous of me since I first met her 25 years ago. She is in her late ...
A: I see this quite a bit during my research. Adult stepchildren can be the most difficult. I've always ...
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| Stepdad spanking stepson | 5/19/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I just found out tonight from my 8 y/o grandson that his stepdad has spanked him so hard and his ...
A: Renee: There is no way to step in without losing your grandson or your daughter. This is ...
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| dating guy with 3 sons | 5/9/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: i dunno if you can see my last question i asked but i have been dating a guy for 2 years and his ...
A: Teri: Does Dad stand behind your rules? If he does, then you can't ignore it, and those children ...
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| Worried Mom about her girls.. 11 and 7 years old | 5/8/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: My Ex and I got divorced about 5 years ago and I had a daughter when I met him.. He has continued ...
A: Veronica: I applaud you!! You are an EXCELLENT mother, taking great care with your children. You ...
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| adult stepchildren | 5/8/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I am 62. My husband is 73. We have been married 31 years. My husband has a son who is 45 and an ...
A: Sharon: First and foremost, you have been married for 31 years and are 62! If your step kids have ...
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| Step Father..won't back down | 5/8/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: I was in a relationship for 15 yrs,Ihave 2 son's aged 8 & 15.I split up with their father Oct 06,our ...
A: I don't know can it? You've got to want it to... You need to get help for your addiction first and ...
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| kids have bad attitude toward fiance | 5/8/2008 | Lee Brochstein |
Q: I have tree beautiful little girls ages 7,9,and 10.I've been seeing my now fiance for a little over ...
A: Also, remember, girls are like that! Girls are difficult, especially as they get older. They mouth ...
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| HELP ME PLEASE!!!! | 5/8/2008 | J.L. Slipak |
Q: Ok, My fiance and I got together 2 tears ago, and we are so perfect together, i had 3 children from ...
A: Actually a diagnosis such as the one you've mentioned, can explain a lot about his behaviors. I ...
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