Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
one watches over my shoulder
the stepfather to my 2 girls, but he really dislikes computers and watches over my shoulder instead of joining in
renee - *blend
Step Dad's deal different- I think
My DH loves my girls... but just like a lot of BIO Dad's the majority of the parenting is left to the MOM's be it Step or Bio... Mom's have the pleasure of handling a lot of what goes on with our kids- Step and Bio. Sounds stereotypical, but I think even this site proves it to be true. I know in my home, my DH brings home the bacon, pays the bills and I work part time and tend to most of the kids needs. Therefore I am dealing with most of the frustrations that go along with that. My SS's BM and I get along well and are putting forth an honest effort in this whole CO-Parenting bit. DH still has frustrations and concerns regarding BM, but since she and I get along so well, I handle them for him... I have a little more tact and they didn't have the best communication while they were married and TRYING to get along and now he doesn't have to live with her so he puts forth little to NO effore to get along with her, and let's me do the talking... I am better at it than he. He pushes her buttons, that why they are divorced. I was never married to her so I have no hard feelings... it works out well... then when I have a frustration- like when she opted to take a vacation rather than pay the heat bill and came to us for the money so SS was not sleeping in 20 degree weather with no heater- I handle it calmly with her- Then come here and VENT to all of you... MEN DON'T VENT like woman do. That is my opinion.