I am 54 and single without kids. I am dating a divorced man, 56, with three children (the youngest is 21). Every Christmas Eve he goes to his ex-wife's house to 'see the children,' and he's invited me the past six years, including today. I have agreed to go with him once or twice so far. I'm uncomfortable with the whole idea. Is it me, or is this normal for people dating divorced parents?

This year I decided against the long drive to his ex-wife's for Christmas Eve. And coincidentally, her live… Continue

While watching recorded episodes of Jon and Kate on my DVR the other night, I began to become a bit overwhelmed watching as Kate juggled four children on her lap while interviewing a would-be housekeeper. I wondered how I would manage given the same situation. Then it hit me I had no idea. Other than keeping the nursery at church a few times and baby sitting my nieces, I had no concept of how to take care of a baby.

I then moved into thinking about my life and how busy it is. Every minute is li… Continue

Once upon a time, I was married to a very good man: he was a good provider; kind; loving; and loved children. He had, when we were married, two teenagers: one lived with a friend, the other lived with him. I was immediately a mother, and a step-mother at that. The ex was not kind, and quite frankly, a little of her rocker, and that is not my opinion, it is quite honestly the facts. She almost ripped her son's arm off one time by throwing her car in reverse while he was trying to calm her down (t… Continue

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