LibraryScenariosWhen You Keep Score of How Your Partner Treats Different Kids
Scenario

When You Keep Score of How Your Partner Treats Different Kids

I catch myself comparing how much my husband spends on his kids versus mine and I know it's petty but I can't stop keeping score.

Hypatia
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Resource allocation in blended families becomes a proxy for measuring love and loyalty when security feels threatened.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Blended Families & Stepparenting?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.