Relationships

Parental Interference

The duty of a stepparent is to find a way to connect with their partner’s children, and it might be difficult if hovering is a...

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Solidifying the Relationship First

Divorce is often very difficult for children, so parents today are more aware of the importance of shielding them as much as possible. Some of...

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Living with Chaos

Dating has its own share of issues for two people who have no children, but being with a partner who has children from a previous...

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Acquiring a Family

Love never seems to be easy for some people, and it can become complex if one person already has children living at home. The youngsters...

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Stretching Relationship Boundaries

Many parents who are single today have chosen to keep anyone from meeting their children until the relationship becomes serious, and it can often be...

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The Other Weekend

When couples split up, one parent generally has the children most of the time. The parent without full custody generally has visitation one night during...

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When the Answer Is No

Few youngsters are eager to be told they are not allowed to do something, and many of them try to take advantage of a parent’s...

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Earning Trust

Getting into a new relationship after a divorce can be difficult for a single parent, but it can be even more so for the person...

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Learning to Coordinate

When a couple gets married for the first time, they generally have no concerns about children from a previous relationship. They are starting with a...

For those who have fallen in love with the person of their dreams, it may be a package deal when it comes to the relationship. They might still have their children with them, and becoming a step-parent might be part of the bargain when it comes to marriage or living together. Being able to make the adjustment can be a rocky time for everyone, and it can deeply affect how the relationship will proceed in the future.

A successful adjustment might seem easy at first, but it can quickly devolve when discipline becomes a necessity. The relationship with their parent can dissolve as the children attempt to ensure they will not be told what to do or how to act by someone who is not their biological parent. Being able to gracefully become a part of a blended family will take work, and fitting in together will take special effort on the part of every person involved.