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05.22.08, 17:29 PM General Topics
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stepmoms of teens? i need some advice [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.22.08, 05:29 PM Flag
 

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i'm a stepdaughter who became one as a teen, and all i can say is sorry. esp. if they're girls. but what advice do you need? i think it can sometimes work out great but tread lightly, don't try to be too good friends, but be open to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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and never, ever play yourself against them with their dad. sorry, all this is unsolicited. what is it you wanted advice about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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oh, dh and i present a united front. but, you know. the childrearign is never equal and i tend to be the bad guy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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i need advice making a 'pact' of sorts abotu consistency with exdw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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ohhh, you mean discipline-wise? hmm, i have no experience with that. do you get along with her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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i have no problems with her. we're not chummy, nor is she someone i would be friends with, but she's not crazy or anything. wants the best for dd in both households, knows that dd can be irresponsible. she's a fair woman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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i guess i'd agree with your dh on what you want the plan to be from your perspective, then talk with her about it openly, listen to her ideas, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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i almost feel like i need to speak directly with her-- i am a little weary of feelign like a 5th wheel when i am co-raising her dd. maybe this is just a power thing on my part, but it's she and i who are doing the work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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