Susan Haworth discusses stepfamily dynamics and the importance of taking responsibility for one's own emotions and actions.

We explore the common tendency to blame the bio mom for stepchildren's behavior and how both stepmoms and biomoms are often easy targets for blame in stepfamily situations.

The interview highlights the need to own and process emotions to avoid negative impacts on relationships.

Forgiveness is also emphasized as crucial in stepparenting, including forgiving oneself and others for their actions.

The discussion then shifts to handling relationships with ex-partners, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, limiting exposure, and maintaining a transactional relationship.

The sanctity of the relationship with one's partner is emphasized, including the need to avoid discussions about the ex-partner in the bedroom.

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