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<blockquote data-quote="ML" data-source="post: 339441"><p>Please consider family counseling before giving up. Second families are so hard and it's true many of us jump into them before considering just how hard (which in a way maybe is good otherwise there may NEVER be second marriages lol). You and your husband have to establish some ground rules and try to set the example for respect. Many fathers feel caught in the middle because the kids are openly expressing resentment and basically asking them to prove their loyalty while the new wife is doing the same thing. Remember these kids have been through a shattered life when their parents broke up. Try to have compassion and realize the only reason they're acting like they are is because they are insecure of their parent's love for them. Try to be the "bigger person" and cut them some slack and be patient. That doesn't mean you have to be a doormate or accept disrespect. Again, please consider family therapy. Hugs, ML</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ML, post: 339441"] Please consider family counseling before giving up. Second families are so hard and it's true many of us jump into them before considering just how hard (which in a way maybe is good otherwise there may NEVER be second marriages lol). You and your husband have to establish some ground rules and try to set the example for respect. Many fathers feel caught in the middle because the kids are openly expressing resentment and basically asking them to prove their loyalty while the new wife is doing the same thing. Remember these kids have been through a shattered life when their parents broke up. Try to have compassion and realize the only reason they're acting like they are is because they are insecure of their parent's love for them. Try to be the "bigger person" and cut them some slack and be patient. That doesn't mean you have to be a doormate or accept disrespect. Again, please consider family therapy. Hugs, ML [/QUOTE]
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