Quote From: orianaIt's so nice to hear GOOD stories. I feel so fortunate, as a blended family, that my husband and I love each other so much. This, alone, gets us through a lot. All of our children are uniquely wonderful individuals which, in part, we attribute to good parenting (by each of the four parents involved, who all co-parent well, are loving, responsible and involved in the children's lives). Part of the key, I believe, is to recognize the very unique personalities of each of the children, respect those differences, and create a unique relationship with each child individually based upon those differences.
No, it's not always easy, but neither is marriage, parenting and sharing in a nuclear family. In either situation, love, patience and working toward good problem-resolving techniques (not always easy) are part of the key. Who said life was easy, whatever entails? Yes, there are always obstacles, and hopefully there are enough good values and lots of love to spread around.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not sugar-coating the subject. However, for all those involved in blended families, if the people involved are loving and emotionally healthy, hang in there. Time heals a lot of wounds and the rewards are countless. My husband says, "What doesn't kill you will make you stronger."
it seems that most of the messages are mixed about myself and my daughter. what the show did not even address is the relationship i have with my son. my son and i are also great friends........but he also knows i am his father. what most viewers did not seem to understand is that my children want a mother.......but their birth mother does not have the capabilities to share custody. my wife Juli now has her 3 children with her all the time, and they are very happy to be with her. my children do not have that option of living with their mother available to them.......so yes some times i over compensate to make up for their mother not being there for them. i love children more than life itself, and would do any thing for them.....even go on national T.V. to get help.....LOL. but, i also love my wife and would do anything for her........ i have enjoyed reading most of the messages, and was amazed that so many have gone through what i am dealing with now. good luck to you all.
the dad
