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. ...
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...
Saturday, 22 November 2025

How new partners get pulled into fighting battles that aren’t theirs

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   Most new partners enter a blended-family situation with good hearts, open intentions, and a desire to be supportive. They want to be lovi...
Monday, 27 October 2025

Why your stepchild’s behaviour feels worse — even when others can’t see it

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Your child and your stepchild are bickering, teasing, and getting on each other’s nerves. Why your stepchild’s behaviour feels worse — even ...
Sunday, 26 October 2025

Trauma Bonding and Negative Alliance in Separated Families

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The Hidden Dynamics of Post-Separation Bonding After a family separation, some parents experience a powerful need to preserve a close emotio...
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