Both parents disengage?
After nearly three years of ups and downs with my husband's three children, they have decided that "they don"t need another family" and will no longer see me or anyone in my family. They only want to see their dad. There is no reason on my part that they have decided on this strategy. When asked, they acknowledge that I have done nothing wrong. Of course they don't acknowledge what I have done, including a good bit of money, trips, dinners, etc...
My husband is greatly supportive of me and has basically told them that if they don't respect his marriage, then they need to grow up. I came around long after the divorce began. We believe their mom is key here and pray that she will "release" them to have good relationships with us, but it is doubtful.
What have others experienced, when both bioparent and stepparent disengage? Two are adult children and their needs are taken care of; the youngest is taken care of, as well, and will graduate high school soon. This is such a difficult decision, especially for my husband, and I want good input. Thank you!
If she is not a parent, what
If she is not a parent, what does "stepparent" mean???
Right, both my husband and I
Right, both my husband and I would disengage, I am hoping that someone on the board has gone through this and has recommendations. For example, some might choose to have DH see his kids without wife, some might completely disengage until the kids come around (if they do), some might force some interaction, etc... Of course, there is money involved too and I am the one with more disposable income at this time.