[Dragonfly1234]

Actually my experiences with step-parenting are on a variety of levels all of them pleasant experiences.

My step-mother raised me since I was 2 yo, she is the best mother I could have ever hoped for but there was a disconnect that showed especially when my younger brother was born. I do not have any resentment of that, as I think it is very human.

I have participated with an ex in step-parenting his son, who I loved just as much as my two children, but really began to appreciate the suddle differences in the thought processes of parenting my children and parenting my step-son. That didn't change the love I have for him and he is still in my life.

My children are being raised by a step-father and while I know that he loves the children there are a variety of differences I see from how he looks at our vacation plans. We always plan trips for us and for them, but we have an ample ability to plan and vacation often.

I would never assume that because there is a hidden resentment it is a bad thing. It is a human emotion. That is why I wasn't meaning to offend.

Interesting. I sincerely hope it's not always the case. I know you say it is natural, but I would be very sad to realise that there are differences in how I view my step-son vs a biological child, sad for him and for me. I can't even imagine how it would feel for him...

[Justwantfair]

I think you are on a great path.

Are there children of your own planned in the future?

[Dragonfly1234]

I think you are on a great path.

Are there children of your own planned in the future?

Yes but only after the renovations are done! :)