Caught in the Middle Part (2)
Especially during the early years when everyone is still trying to figure out where they stand and the kids are reeling from the divorce, you can get some high-conflict situations that can derail a brand-new marriage if not handled with care.
Caught in the Middle
Many dads talk about what it feels like to be stuck in the middle. As you’ve most likely figured out by now, you’re not the only one who needs your man. Erik is the father of four children, ages 7 to 16; his new wife, Julie, has been a part of the family for two [...]
Fathers Speak Out About Their Needs Part (2)
As the new wife to a man with kids, try to keep in mind what’s going on inside your man even while you’re in the middle of a huge transition yourself. Joshua Coleman, author of The Lazy Husband: How to Get Men to Do More Parenting and Housework and The Marriage Makeover: Finding Happiness in [...]
Fathers Speak Out About Their Needs
Let’s not forget about the reason we’re all in stepfamilies: men! What do you think it’s like for your husband to be in this part-wonderful, part-painful arrangement? As the connector for every member in a new stepfamily, many a man feels caught in the middle of the relationships between his children and new wife, and [...]