How Do You Survive (And Enjoy) Being A Stepmother?
Fifty percent of all marriages end up in divorce. Being a single parent is tough, and marriage is especially tough when you marry someone with children. But don’t give up on love and families!! There are ways to be happy and enjoy blended families being a stepmother. When you meet that special guy, take it slow. Keep your children out of your “dating” life until you both are comfortable with the fact that your relationship is more than just a “date”. Once you and your guy decide to marry, involve everyone in the planning. Depending on the childrens’ ages, your bliss and attention to the wedding can make children feel left out. Keep them involved and don’t forget about their feelings. Remember that they aren’t as excited about your plans as you are! At the wedding, your focus is naturally on you and your new spouse. As a parent, a wedding is not “your day” anymore. This might sound harsh, but this day will be very hard for the children. I speak from personal experience! My children were
