Our 16-year-old wants to live full-time with his dad and stepmom because 'they have more money and cooler rules' and my husband is taking it personally, saying if I don't fight this I'm choosing my kid over our marriage, but I think forcing him to stay will backfire.
More people experience this than they realize.
A couple must balance a child's developing autonomy against the wounds it opens in their partnership.
“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”
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.