If you’re in a relationship with a single dad, you’ve probably wondered at some point in your relationship whether being a stepmom is for you. According to fairy tales, stepmothers are often portrayed as evil and wicked women. Cinderella was made to clean the chimney and wear rag clothes by her stepmother. Snow White was driven out of her father’s house and given a poisonous apple by her evil witch of a stepmother. With these role models, is it any wonder many kids blanch at the idea … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Is This Relationship Going to Work Out?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to decide if this relationship is ultimately going to work out, especially if you feel like he isn’t ready for a relationship. In my response, I provide guidance on how to approach this question, key indicators for long-term relationship happiness and success, and point out a destructive red flag that is found to be highly predictive of divorce. … [Read more...]
Is This Relationship Worth It?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to figure out if this relationship is worth sticking it out, especially if there are issues in the relationship. In my response, I provide guidance on how to tackle that question and I also point out a big red flag that you should never overlook: … [Read more...]
