My DH once told me that he believes he is a better parent as a single parent and I would tend to agree, although probably not for the same reasons. His is more of an issue with having to consult with someone else about his parenting decisions and actions, something he didn't have to do with his children before he married me, and I get this as I experienced it with my own father who "guilt" parented but never remarried so he never had to deal with blended family issues with his kids.

On the other hand, I contend that DH not having the mothers of his children there to fall back on FORCED him to actually PARENT his children, and in that since I believe that my presence actually might hinder DH as a parent more than help.

Anyone else think this might be the case in their own situation too?