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There are so many stories about the evil step-mom and/or the step-kids who try to run her off. So what are you to do? It would be much easier if there was a one size fits all manual to becoming a step parent. Sadly, there isn’t, but there are women who can pass on things that they have found useful in their own journeys as step moms.

1. Know your place. This is not to say that you are less important than his ex or his kids. It is simply caution to be aware of lines and boundaries that must not be crossed. Even after you marry there are issues that you will have no control over or input on. As distasteful as it may be he still has ties to his ex because of the children.Thus, there will be situations where you feel left out.

2. You are not the replacement.

via How to take on the task of being a stepmother – by Denien Robbins – Helium.