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[quote=Anonymous]For subjective perspective-- we had similar issues when we first got married.  My DH is stepdad to my 7 year old and we have 2 dd's of our own.  8 year old dd lives with us but her dad takes her every weekend.

My DH was shocked, *shocked*, that I wanted to go to every one of dd's soccer games, even if her dad already had her.  They are all at noon on Saturdays, so right in the middle of the day.  I was shocked that he thought I wouldn't go.  We kind of compromised-- I still go to every game, but I will miss one if we plan a weekend away.  And he's allowed to not go to the games, for whatever reason.  It took awhile for expectations to settle.  I absolutely discussed travel soccer with him as it is our family's expenses and time.  I also discuss what activities I am putting the 2 little dds in.  He doesn't really get a veto power on things that I feel strongly about, but I do listen to his opinions and compromise in things that I don't feel strongly about.

Good luck, it is a hard road.  I am 100% sure that my dd is better off since I got married, even though we've had the usual bumps in the road.  [/quote]

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