When Storks are delivering babies

About the authors: 1 - A woman in the role of new wife and stepmum (and ex-wife and mother) a CBT and Child development specialist, writing about learning to navigate a new and very interesting field of emotions and different expectations in life with a Dad. 2 - The Dad, who is now in a relationship with author 1, and who unintentionally became a first time dad aged 40, with a woman he barely knew. Dad is co-writing and editing posts here.

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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Understanding High-Conflict Behaviour after separation

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  After separation, it is not uncommon for one parent to become highly conflictual, creating disputes that appear unnecessary or disproporti...
Thursday, 11 December 2025

The addictive trap of Retroactive Jealousy

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Short introduction how retroactive jealousy (RJ) tricks you into seeking more details, and why the brain gets “addicted” to this cycle despi...
Monday, 1 December 2025

Latent attachment anxiety

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One of the most misunderstood aspects of separation is the belief that, if it happened “long enough” ago, you should be completely over it. ...
Sunday, 30 November 2025

When “Winning” matters more than being happy

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  There’s something deeply unsettling about hearing a partner say they are miserable in a relationship, yet feel unable to leave. Not becaus...
Thursday, 27 November 2025

When Resentment Hides Behind “Cleanliness”

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In many blended families, a familiar pattern appears: a new partner frequently complains about the step-children’s hygiene, how their clothe...
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