When your ex starts seeing someone new, every pickup, text, and weekend can feel like a test you’re failing. In this episode, I talk straight to divorced dads who fear being replaced by a boyfriend or stepdad. I’ve lived it—20-year marriage, two kids—and I’ll show you how to steady your head, protect your bond, and lead at home without starting a war.

You’ll get:

• Simple scripts for tense moments with your ex, the new guy, and your kids
• A “house standards” note you can post on the fridge to lower drama fast
• Texting rules that keep you out of court and out of fights
• How to tell safety issues from jealousy so you act, not overreact
• When to use co-parenting vs. parallel parenting to reduce conflict
• One small weekly ritual that cements trust with each child

This is a field guide for dads who are co-parenting, dealing with an ex-wife’s new boyfriend, or navigating stepfamily dynamics. No fluff. Plain language. Real stories, practical tools, and a path that keeps you the father they trust.

Keywords: divorced dads, co-parenting, ex-wife dating, stepdad, new boyfriend, fatherhood, custody, boundaries, parallel parenting, men’s mental health, anxiety after divorce.

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