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Scenario

When You Don't Like Your Partner's Children

I love my wife but I'm realizing I don't actually like her kids very much and I feel horrible about it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Romantic love doesn't automatically generate affection for your partner's other relationships, despite cultural expectations otherwise.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Blended Families & Stepparenting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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