Blending families, like brain surgery, takes a delicate touch. There are a lot of complicated dynamics and pitfalls, so it’s wise to talk about some things before tying the knot. Unfortunately, sometimes even that isn’t enough.
A woman asked the internet for advice after realizing her new husband seemed to be having second thoughts about an agreement they had before getting married. She had a child from her first marriage and discovered that her new husband didn’t want to bring the boy with them after a move. Later she shared what happened next.
Bringing a child into your new marriage means some open communication beforehand
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But one woman began to realize her new husband didn’t necessarily want her son around
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She answered one particular comment
Others thought that this situation had a clear solution
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Later she shared an update
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One reader gave her some advice
Commenters thought she made the right call overall
