Blending families is not easy. Trust me.

Jan 15, 2019
1:03:49pm

Cosmo4Pres Redshirt Freshman

5 kids. Ages: girl 17 (hers), boy 16 in Feb. (mine), girl 16 in April (hers), boy 13 as of Sunday (hers), girl 12 in Feb. (mine). Have to constantly remind myself that natural families don't always get along too.

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Cosmo4Pres

Bio page: Cosmo4Pres
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Last login: Apr 23, 2024
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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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