Single Parenting

Have you “blended” your family? I don’t care for that term I very much, but it is the conventional phrase to describe a family like mine, who attempted to “blend” the boyfriend into our lives. It’s happening all around me these days: single parents are dating, finding the One, and taking it to the next level. When you mix lots of ingredients in the blender, things can get messy.

If you’re in a blended family, I’d love to hear from you!

· Are you a single parent who has found The One?

· Are you a single parent who recently got married? Are you living together?

· Are you dating a single parent?

· Are you married to a formerly single parent?

Please tell me what’s challenging for you about “blending” your lives:

· Has your child/children felt any resentment?

· How do you deal with the Ex? The in-laws?

· How do you handle holidays, if you have different customs?

· Have you created new rituals together?

· Who does the disciplining now? One of you? Both of you?

· Have any issues come up involving intimacy?

I’m looking for real stories about how parents in blended families deal with the challenges. Please write to me. Thanks!!

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