Q&A: Are you “step parent” material?
Question by : Are you “step parent” material?
I was in a very important relationship ( she may have been my soulmate )- but it could never work, because she had children by another man.
We dated for over a month before she revealed this to me. Her and I had a great relationship,I loved her, and I liked the kids alot. In my mind, a perfect relationship was like my parents and grandparents, they had their children together, and there were no other biological parents in the mix.
I have seen how “mixed” families work- they get broken up at the holidays ( have to go to one family or the others ), kids tell the step parent “you’re not my dad (mom)” . It is just not the way I feel it is supposed to be for me.
Also- if we had had children together, there is no way I could have loved hers and the ex hubbies as much.
Are you step parent material? Or do you think it is a big hassle, and having a nuclear family is the right way to go?
Best answer:
Answer by Marie
It is different for everyone. Now that my kids are adults I could be a step parent to young children because there would not be competition inside the household. The best part is that you are aware of your limitations and you are honoring them and yourself by making decisions that are best for you. Way to go.
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