I don't know where to start. But essentially I am just profoundly overwhelmed with a sense of sadness and some frustration and I need to get it out of me. 

I have children and so does my partner . My ex is not in the picture and my children and I have a lower socio-economic status. My partner's ex is an involved parent and they have a high socio-economic status. 

The combining of families has been a struggle, which I was prepared for .It is very understandable that it would be so .My partner seems to have expected an easy and seamless transition . 

The children had all bonded prior to cohabitation . Their relationships resemble that of other siblings .They play , bicker, enjoy each other's company and can't stand each other's company. At the end of the day though, they all say and show a love for each other that is quite remarkable. All of the children involved have also expressed a bond of love with my partner and myself .

My partner, however, makes things very difficult in many ways. I am getting exhausted trying to maintain this family. My hurt today that I need to express comes from the fact that when his children are with us (EOW).... He hardly speaks to me at all. Barely ackowledges that I am present and disregards me almost entirely. 

I am trying so hard to be patient and understanding .But I am tired and hurt as this has been going on for a couple of years .And I just want it to stop.