This family situation isn’t forever, but your marriage is.Īs a childless stepmom whose spouse has joint custody, half of the time, it’s just my husband and me. One of the best ways I can do that is to focus first on my marriage and less on my opinions of his ex, their child, and their co-parenting. I know the odds are stacked against me in a second marriage, with more than 2/3rds ending in divorce, and I’m determined to do everything I can to strengthen our couple bond and beat the odds. They want both: to be right and to be happy. Many stepmoms don’t want to have to make a choice. Is it more important for us to have happy, healthy marriage or is it more important that he raise his kids the way I believe they should be raised? Jenna Korf I know I’ve struggled with this battle, and so many stepmoms I’ve worked with have as well. I came across a quote by StepmomHelp blogger and Skirts at War author, Jenna Korf, that resonated with me on such a deep level. The Most Important Question to Ask in a Second Marriage
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