Tag Archive for: partner

Man With His Thumb Up

Why Your Husband Says “Yes” to His Ex

Do you hate it when your husband’s difficult ex asks for something…

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.
Couple Holding Hands

A Stepmom’s Guide to Being a Supportive Partner

It is easy to be a loving, supportive and kind partner when…
Pensive Stepmum

Lessons Learned When I Embraced My Role as Second Wife

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Coming into my role as a second wife to the love of my life…
Loving Couple

7 Tips to a Prosperous Marriage and 1 for Good Luck

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I often wondered what it takes to have a successful marriage.…
Stepmum putting her hand out

Protect Yourself from High-Conflict Exes and their Pattern of Dysfunction

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When dealing with a High-Conflict Ex (HCE), it's imperative…
Couple Holding Hands

Missing the Firsts but Saving the Best for Last

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I used to be bothered by the fact, that I missed out on all…
Family Hugging

How to Honor Stepmoms on Mother’s Day

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Mother's Day for stepmoms and their partners can be a tricky…
Shutting Ex-Wife Out

Six Steps for Setting Boundaries with Your Partner’s High-Conflict Ex

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During the first couple years of marriage to my husband, he…
Guilt Trip

Stepping Away from Divorced Parent Guilt

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Creating boundaries is important for self-care… oftentimes,…
Pensive Stepmum

Stepping Above the Drama of His Ex-Wife

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Being a stepmom in a newly blended family has been the hardest…
Pensive Stepmom

Stepmoms: Quit Comparing Yourself to His Ex!

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I’ve ALWAYS obsessed with comparing myself to my husband’s…
Stepmum Receiving Gift

What Stepmoms Want You to Know About Mother’s Day

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I’ve known my stepchildren for over half their lives, yet…
Woman Thinking

Five Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom

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The decision to be part of someone’s life on a long-term basis…