I'm failing as a step-father

[yourtravelpro]

Do you have any kids? Any step-kids? Come from divorced parents?

I'm not perfect. I've got my issues. My wife's got her issues. Parenting isn't as easy as changing a dirty diaper. Marriage isn't always as easy as sitting down at dinner and talking about your day. And not all of us have lived perfectly happy lives. We just do the best we can.

My own fault obviously for starting this thread. And for those with the kind hearts that have tried to help and been so nice (you know who you are), this isn't directed AT ALL to you. But if I were browsing a thread like this, and all I had was something nasty to say, I'd keep my mouth shut.

And I'm glad that's the type of person I am.

I searched for this thread because I was curious as to how our OP was doing.

I lost track of the thread and was surprised to see the negative comments posted against boomhauer.

Don't you think the very fact that he even posted a thread like this is proof enough that he cares and wants his marriage to work and is seeking advice.
Blended marriages aren't easy and sometimes are impossible no matter how hard you try.

My husband wouldn't spend the time or energy writing a thread like this. For that matter, he wouldn't spend an ounce of energy even worrying or caring why our marriage was or wasn't working. So before you jump on him about acting like the victim, give him some credit for caring about his marriage.

 

[azgal81]

I can only imagine how hard it must be to be a step parent, hang in there and take it one day at a time. Remember always communicate with your wife you two should be the same unit when it comes to parenting not a seperate one!