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
Don't take this. Cancel the
Don't take this. Cancel the credit card immediately...
Is your SO an authorized user
Is your SO an authorized user of the card? If not, report it immediately. When you get a new card, do NOT let SO have it, as he obviously can't be trusted with it.
Call the hotel and tell them
Call the hotel and tell them that your SO is not an authorized user and that any charges that they put on your card will be disputed with your credit card company. They know that you will prevail when you refuse to pay because they will not have your signature and they were informed by you that you did not authorize use of it.
This is total bullshit!!!!! I am angry FOR you!!!!
I work for a major card
I work for a major card company. Call your bank first; report the unauthorized transaction immediately. You will not be charged for the room. Cancel the card and have them issue a new one, or you can ask that they freeze the card until you authorize its release for use (when the card is back in your hot little hand). If you have any issues with the bank, contact the card company (Amex, MasterCard, Visa, whichever card it is); there will be an 800 number on the back of the card for them as well. If you need any other help dealing with the banks/card company, pm me and I'll see if I can pull some cards out of my sleeve. That is disgusting that your SO did that to you!
What everybody else said. If
What everybody else said. If he's not an authorized user, he cannot do that.
That is total crap! What were
That is total crap! What were you supposed to do? Pay for his room until hes ready to leave! He should have used his own money for that!