1.  Adult children/step children still living in the home or relying heavily on parent. I don't currently have this issue but I see a few freeloaders in our future. My daughter is 18 today and is on track to move out and start her life. I have a fear that my step son's will want to move out, they will go straight to mom's but then keep asking dad to buy them everything putting a strain on us being able to enjoy our empty nesting. We are doing our best to teach them responsibility, but with BM's "couch crashing" influence, ugh.
 
 2.  I have 2 step-daughters that are compete daddy’s girls, which is sweet but they rely on him for EVERYTHING. Cooking, cleaning up after, picking out their clothes, trimming their nails, etc...all while criticizing everything. This critical nature carries over into what I cook (mom does it a better way) to the way I water my plants (yes, you read that right). Did I mention they are 15 and 11? I could go on and on. Trouble is, I want to like them, but I just don’t because I’m so bitter how they have no discipline and treat my 2 boys like trash. The most recent convo ended with my give a damn being busted because I was told that I should be able to get over it since I’m the adult and should set an example, and they are “just kids” and don’t know better....🤦🏻‍♀️ Trying to be judicial and I really want our family to “blend” but it’s been 4 years and seems to be getting worse. Help?? Btw, your podcast has got me through some SERIOUS depressing and lonely moments so THANK YOU and keep doing your thang cause you are a GODSEND! ️
 
 3.  Potential problems that come when a new baby is introduced into a blended family. My ex husband’s wife is pregnant and I have already noticed major changes. I’m also fearful that my ex husband’s wife pushed so hard for a baby for a control factor. 
 
 4.  Older kids choosing to not visit because of different house rules  
 
 5.  BD inherited money . BM requested the check be sent to my BF to handle because she was distraught . It’s in a UTMA custodial account with fidelity and now she wants her name on it and to have it moved into a regular savings. She is unemployed and very high conflict. Should my BF put her on ? He already has monthly statements sent to her. Her own family doesn’t speak to her and recommended not to do it but won’t get involved 🤦‍♀️ what would you do ?
 
 6.  10 year old not wanting to visit her mom because she lives in an apartment and can’t go anywhere fun or see friends.
 
 7.  I am a single mom, and my daughter has begun to call my new partner daddy. Her biological father has never been in the picture nor has tried. Am I wrong for allowing her to call him daddy, my family seems to have a problem. should I have a conversation with her telling her that it’s not okay? Any advice is helpful.
 
 8.  Have you ever heard of a mini wife syndrome?
 
 Mini-Wife Syndrome is more common than most people realize in relationships where single fathers have inadvertently allowed their daughters to step into roles of companion, confidante, and/or helpmate with their fathers.
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