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[quote=Anonymous]There is virtually no such thing as a "blended" family, which assumes that everything is homogenized and smooth, so that term is very misleading. It rarely happens in bio families, either.

That elusive family standard is something we need to drop.

OP, don't make "blending" your goal. Recognize that your SS is an individual with a different childhood background, likes/dislikes, and skills and abilities. Don't look at his differences from your son like they are somehow lacking - they are just different.

More like a stew than blended - obviously different ingredients all in one pot. Don't try and make a carrot a potato.

I think your DH is the one who should be taking the lead on his son. Does he make a concerted effort to go out and spend time alone with him? If not, he should.  IMO the best thing is to get him out of his room and away from video games. He may balk but your DH should be insistent and find something outside the house the two of them can do together. [/quote]

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