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Why Your Husband Says “Yes” to His Ex

Do you hate it when your husband’s difficult ex asks for something…
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Tips for Getting Your Stepchild’s Mother Out of Your Head

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(Kicking the High-Conflict Habit) It’s a cycle we’re…

Why Stepmums Get Jealous & Insecure in the Most Stable Relationships

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You’re not weak or silly for feeling unsettled in your relationship when your partner’s past is so present in your home and family. It’s not weird to feel grossed out by anything that suggests previous intimacy. It’s not wrong to feel sad that our first experience of having a child with our partner is not their first experience.
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The Ugly Truth About The Ex

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When I came in to this stepmum gig, I thought I was pretty well…
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How to Plan a Same Sex Bridal Shower

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You’re throwing a part for two people you love very much. Forget about the dos and don’ts that are all over Pinterest and such. Use your instincts, because you were asked to throw a shower to celebrate the love of two people who know and trust what you’ll do for them. Keep it true to the spirit of the couple, and you really
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A Stepmom’s Guide to Being a Supportive Partner

It is easy to be a loving, supportive and kind partner when…
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11 Reasons Why Your Husband’s Ex-Wife Hates You

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Jenna Korf provides 11 reasons why your spouse's ex-wife may not think too fondly of you.
The Power of Healing

From Hell to Healing: My Journey with my Husband’s Ex-Wife

Jenna Korf opens up about her journey with her husband's ex wife and shares what she has learned so far.
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How to Communicate with Mom: Crafting Your Stepmom Philosophy

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My best friend is my stepdaughter’s mom. Yep, you read…
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15 Things Stepmom Wishes Her Husband Knew

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In that moment, I knew I couldn’t say anything to make him…
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Things I Wish My Stepchild’s Mom Knew

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I am often discredited as a stepmom blogger because my relationship…
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The Ugly Truth About Blended Families

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Last night, as we settled into bed with a glass of wine, Gabe…
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What Every Second Wife Needs to Hear

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The most romantic statement Gabe ever made to me didn’t happen…
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Precious Moments: Valuing Alone Time with the Children

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When looking back on some of my favorite childhood memories,…
Pensive Stepmum

Why I Miss the Stepmom

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If someone told me several years ago that I would be missing…