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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…

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.

A Stepmom’s Guide to Being a Supportive Partner
It is easy to be a loving, supportive and kind partner when…

Lessons Learned When I Embraced My Role as Second Wife
Coming into my role as a second wife to the love of my life…

7 Tips to a Prosperous Marriage and 1 for Good Luck
I often wondered what it takes to have a successful marriage.…

Protect Yourself from High-Conflict Exes and their Pattern of Dysfunction
When dealing with a High-Conflict Ex (HCE), it's imperative…

Missing the Firsts but Saving the Best for Last
I used to be bothered by the fact, that I missed out on all…

How to Honor Stepmoms on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day for stepmoms and their partners can be a tricky…

Six Steps for Setting Boundaries with Your Partner’s High-Conflict Ex
During the first couple years of marriage to my husband, he…

Stepping Away from Divorced Parent Guilt
Creating boundaries is important for self-care… oftentimes,…

Stepping Above the Drama of His Ex-Wife
Being a stepmom in a newly blended family has been the hardest…

Stepmoms: Quit Comparing Yourself to His Ex!
I’ve ALWAYS obsessed with comparing myself to my husband’s…

What Stepmoms Want You to Know About Mother’s Day
I’ve known my stepchildren for over half their lives, yet…

Five Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom
The decision to be part of someone’s life on a long-term basis…