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Jan 15, 2019
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CoachSpeak

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Last login: Aug 18, 2020
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Dating/Marrying a person with kids is rough sledding. It's hard enough to parent

Mayor of Cougartown

1/15/19 11:53am

It's true

TNT

1/15/19 11:57am

How would you know?

CoachSpeak

1/15/19 11:58am

TNT has been divorced several times

TNT

1/15/19 11:59am

From what?

CoachSpeak

1/15/19 12:01pm

He would rather not get into it but blow-up dolls can turn on you

TNT

1/15/19 12:02pm

So TNT has an on/off switch?

airwolf

1/15/19 12:04pm

Nothing a bit of duct tape and crazy glue won't fix.

UNLVcougar

1/15/19 12:22pm

Sounds like we need another Gillette commercial

Odysseus

1/15/19 1:13pm

Did you lose your box in the divorce settlement?

Emmett Fitz-Hume

1/15/19 2:45pm

TNT has only one question

fulano

1/15/19 11:58am

thought I answered it.

Mayor of Cougartown

1/15/19 12:00pm

you answered his standard first question. not the follow up.

fulano

1/15/19 12:08pm

I married a woman with three kids. It is not easy. I don't recommend going into

Doodlebob

1/15/19 11:58am

My wife tells me all the time that if she knew how hard it was, she would not...

Tweege

1/15/19 11:59am

For every "sad" story there are many success stories. I married a woman that

Vincent's Picks

1/15/19 12:00pm

that's fantastic. Good for you guys

Mayor of Cougartown

1/15/19 12:01pm

Though I understand why it can be challenging. I've heard of bad situations too.

Vincent's Picks

1/15/19 12:07pm

Is the "bio" Dad around? That makes a difference

BYULAWGUY

1/15/19 12:23pm

We live in Seattle, he lives in DC. He's a good dude. No beef there. They do

Vincent's Picks

1/15/19 12:24pm

wow, this semi blows my mind, he may be a good dude, but you

hyperbully

1/15/19 2:04pm

Thanks. In all fairness there were a few tough years after the divorce. Luckily

Vincent's Picks

1/15/19 2:08pm

almost makes it more admirable on their part

hyperbully

1/15/19 2:30pm

Hardest thing I've ever done

LaserCoug

1/15/19 12:07pm

My next door neighbors fiance is in for a rude awakening

RockyBalboa

1/15/19 12:13pm

A lot of couples with kids already out of the house struggle putting it together

RC Vikings

1/15/19 12:14pm

Can be rough at times, but worth it.

Benfica1

1/15/19 12:18pm

I tried to date women who had children, but dealing with the ex

Kauai

1/15/19 12:33pm

It's complicated. But worth it.

Dillinger

1/15/19 12:42pm

Blending families is not easy. Trust me.

Cosmo4Pres

1/15/19 1:03pm

it takes a special woman to be a step parent.

Belboz

1/15/19 1:05pm

I agree. Being a step dad is hard - being a step mom would be way harder.

Vincent's Picks

1/15/19 1:08pm

I think it may be easier for it to be rewarding for a step-dad.

Belboz

1/15/19 1:30pm

I think you are being sarcastic, but...

gasparin

1/15/19 3:35pm

Absolutely, and I'm a stepdad

Cosmo4Pres

1/15/19 1:24pm

My step dad is more of a father to me than my biological father. Im sure when he

Millhouse

1/15/19 1:06pm

I'm a step parent, soon to be shedding the step title, and to be honest the

Dillinger

1/15/19 1:44pm

It's awesome that she shows that she loves you. It must be very rewarding.

Belboz

1/15/19 1:46pm

That’s awesome! Blending families can be very difficult.

Anti Nephi lehi

1/15/19 6:33pm

Logged in just to vote POTD. Well done!

Blue2thebone

1/15/19 6:54pm

That is awesome. What life is all about, developing relationships like that.

Virginia Ute

1/15/19 7:11pm

Thought you were going to get it divorce. Turned out to be a touching story.

BlueNtheFace

1/15/19 9:42pm

Congrats...that is a great thing

byuguns55

1/16/19 6:28pm

I’m currently in this dilemma

gurt

1/15/19 1:59pm

Same. We need a support group. Seriously.

Idahofallsblue

1/15/19 2:38pm

IMHO, it's 100% case by case, seen it work wonderfully/easily

hyperbully

1/15/19 2:51pm

It’s harder then I ever imagined it could be

BLUEGRENADE

1/15/19 3:38pm

It’s true. I love my wife, love her kids, but it’s essily the most difficult

USMCdad

1/16/19 2:58pm

My wife and I have blended a family with seven kids. She is a widow who came

Loon to the Moon

1/16/19 8:09pm

tl;dr version. It can work and be the best thing ever.

Loon to the Moon

1/16/19 8:10pm

I forgot to mention my 16-year-old stepson. He was the youngest and had to lose

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