One stepmom I talked to complained that her husband never planned their date nights—that she had to or they wouldn’t happen. She bought the book 101 Nights of Grrreat Sex by Laura Corn. The book contains 101 ideas for private events one partner plans for the other one, and her husband really got into the planning. Continue reading “To Do List Before You Engage to Your Lovely Someone Part (3)”
Nov 19 2011
To Do List Before You Engage to Your Lovely Someone Part (3)
Nov 15 2011
To Do List Before You Engage to Your Lovely Someone Part (2)
Here are some little ways you can make sure you continue to develop your partnership so you feel supported as you create your role as stepmother.
• Explore each other. Think of your husband as a new land you’ve never been to. Find out what makes him tick. Be interested. Be curious. Continue reading “To Do List Before You Engage to Your Lovely Someone Part (2)”
Nov 11 2011
To Do List Before You Engage to Your Lovely Someone
So how do you keep your marriage front and center even when you suddenly have children knocking on your door, interrupting private moments? No matter if you have your stepkids full- or part-time, you’re going to need to make sure you and your husband spend time together developing your partnership. In a first marriage, a couple typically has several years to work on becoming a team before a baby comes along to test their bond. Continue reading “To Do List Before You Engage to Your Lovely Someone”

