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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry for your loss. But I would not date this man. Why did he need your help to have a proper relationship with his ex? Why couldn't he do that on his own? It sounds like you had to basically parent him into it.

As for his daughter, you definitely are competition for his attention, and it's foolish to pretend you aren't. "Blended" families require a clear-eyed assessment of the many different people involved, their interests, and what is at stake for them. Don't fool yourself about this. [/quote]

He did establish a more cordial relationship with the ex-wife, but I feel that I helped make this transition even a bit easier and she seems friendly towards me.  I am not foolish or pretending that I do not notice that this is not easy for his daughter.  I am asking for advice on how to make this easier.  His daughter is very friendly towards me and we even hung out together and went shopping.  But I know that she is very close to her father and I definitely do not want to overlook anything.  We have been together for almost three years and it has been a really good relationship for both of us.  [/quote]

I would break up with him just for taking 8 years to establish a cordial relationship. Maybe he would have done it on his own, maybe not, but either way it's unappealing.

You are signing up to play life on the hard setting.[/quote]

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