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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m surprised everyone is convinced the kids can’t possibly prefer being around dad and the new girlfriend. I’ve known several cases where that happened (and some where it didn’t). I don’t know that assuring OP her fears are completely unfounded because this can’t possibly happen is the best advice.[/quote]

The kids could prefer it, or the kids could get along with the girlfriend or new stepmom but that person normally doesn’t take the place of the mother.  My son adores his stepmom.  His relationship with her doesn’t impact his relationship with me.  And I don’t have any issues with his stepmom being another caring adult in his life.  I’m happy his stepmom has such a great relationship with him.  Because the alternative could be a horrible person who drives a wedge between he and his father.  [/quote]

This. I actually think my stepkids prefer our house because their dad, my husband, is more permissive. I’d be stricter but I’ve decided to avoid disciplining them since I’m just the step. But I’m not their mom. Their mom will always be their mom, even if at the moment they seem to prefer being at our house (we make them stick to the fifty fifty tho). And even though the grumble about her, I’m sure they’ll appreciate her as their mom when they are adults.[/quote]

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