I'm new to StepTalk and thought I'd start blogging. It's great that there are resources such as this one where people experiencing similar difficulties can get together to help each other or just vent. (Isn't the internet great!) This blog is partly to keep tabs on myself on my own difficulties to date and partly to help others out there that might be going through similar things. I'm going to check back regularly to see what kind of progress I've made on these issues. For the simple fact that things were harder months and even just weeks ago, I have faith that these issues too will be worked out - either in my head or with the other players. My biggest issue that hovers over ALL of my other issues is that I'm never sure if I really *should* be concerned with something at all. I am, as most women are, an emotional creature. I just want to be sure that I also remain rational. So here goes, the dreaded list!

(1) What kind of communication is appropriate for my husband and his ex-wife?
(2) How do we handle holidays and special days? When should we involve his ex-wife and when should I insist we include only "our" family?

Wow... that is all I have for my list right now. I'll add new blogs as I think of more!