To the Spouse who Happens to not be the Parent, Please tell me you understand. For starters, it was an overwhelming day. You see, I had 2 interviews for a position I was eager to fill, a workshop I had facilitated, and only half an hour between all 3 of these tasks. Did I mention…
“There is no way I am spending another Christmas with your family,” complained Darla. “In the past five years we’ve never spent time with my folks on any of the holidays. You know how I feel about this!” Ken slammed his coffee down on the kitchen table. “I am so tired of having this argument….
Buying a car is quite an experience. The online search, dealership negotiation, and financing are challenging enough, but my dad added an entire different level—embarrassment. My dad is a “no messing around” kind of negotiator, and would get pretty stern when the car salesman said, “I’ll have to go check with my boss.” My dad…
The parenting factor is always interesting, and usually challenging, in blending a family and in remarriage life. And if one of you doesn’t have children, this may be extra challenging, especially if you’re a woman. As a new bride, you’ll be instantly sharing your husband with his children, and you may experience feelings of resentment,…
Heather Bissett … I don’t think I will ever tire of hearing it. But I have inquired more than a new name in the past month. I am now a wife to the most incredible man I’ve ever met. I also have a second set of parents: three new brothers-in-law, a new sister-in-law, and eight new…
