step father / my sons

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Registered: 01-02-2008
step father / my sons
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Thu, 01-31-2008 - 8:52pm

I have been married two and a half years. I have three step children and two sons of my own.

TanZa2920
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Registered: 09-30-2005
Fri, 02-01-2008 - 1:00pm

Welcome to the board tanza2920,


I understand you wanting your husband to take an interest in the lives of your children, however, if this isn't something that he wants to do I don't think you can make him. Have you tried inviting him to go watch your children's sporting events with you?

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Registered: 02-05-2007
Fri, 02-01-2008 - 9:51pm

Welcome to the board tanza2920,


Is your husband also emotional unavailable to his own children?

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-02-2008
Fri, 02-08-2008 - 8:59pm
My husband is good with his own kids. He just isn't interested in mine.
TanZa2920
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Registered: 02-05-2007
Fri, 02-08-2008 - 9:10pm

I bet you feel like a single mom even though you are married.

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Registered: 01-02-2008
Fri, 02-08-2008 - 9:52pm
Yes, I've told him those exact words.
TanZa2920
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Registered: 02-07-2008
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 9:26am

Hi Tanza,

What happens when all of you eat dinner together? Is your husband even cordial to your sons? Does he even say "Hi" when passing in the hallway? Its hard for me to understand this situation.

Being in love means wanting to be a part of your life. Every part of it. Is he in love with you?

I feel bad for what you're going through, my heart goes out to you.

Jesacomi

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Registered: 01-02-2008
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 12:56pm

Its funny you ask that.

TanZa2920