Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
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Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
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I have been in this situation
I have been in this situation more than once. I try to get there early and have my son and husband sit on each side of me.
Talk to those you like, smile
Talk to those you like, smile a lot, and occasionally look in the general direction of the older steps, without looking right at them. This will give the impression that you are not snubbing them. And it is true, that smiling relieves a lot of tension, even when it's fake.
You are going for your SO. Do
You are going for your SO. Do you care more about him or your dislike for his offspring?
That will make your decision for you.
I would go. Talk nicely, display excellent manners and show those ill bred children up for what they are. Let people draw their own conclusions. Eventually people will see how nasty they really are.
I am going for my SO the last
I am going for my SO
the last thing i want to do is spend an evenig in the elder skids company but SO wants me there and thats why I will go.
I just imagine it to be an uncomfortable evening as they will clamber over all conversation to ensure they have SO attention.
Then sit back and watch. And
Then sit back and watch. And wink at SO every so often. Talk to the nice people at your table. Or the next table if your table is lacking B-)