Re: Venting about family alonewith2: I understand where you are coming from, KFC. The only reason I stayed with my STBX as long as I did was because I didn't want to let go of that dream. I kept thinking that life sucked now, but that dream would still be attainable in the future if I stayed with him! I also grew up in "step" family. I hated holidays especially during school. When you only get to make one card for father's day...which one are you supposed to give it to?
I can not agree with the part of not loving someone else's kids as much as your own, though. My STBX and my son have a very loving relationship. Maybe it is because my STBX and I didn't have my daughter until after he formed his bond with my son....but it is still possible.
