I Never Had Children. At Age 52, I Became a Stepmother to My Husband's Teenage Son.

I never had children. At age 52, I became a stepmother to my husband's teenage son.

The author and her stepson made memories traveling in Maine.Courtesy of the authorI never dated anyone with a child, and quickly learned that my husband's priority is his son.Early on, I sensed my husband's son sometimes resented our new relationship.We bonded over our common interests, and now I plan activities with these interests in mind.Soon after my 50th birthday, I became single after a long relationship ended. I moved into an apartment, w…

My Stepdaughter Started Bringing Home Expensive Clothes and Gadgets—When I Found Out How She Got Them, I Went Pale

When my stepdaughter started bringing home expensive clothes and gadgets, I thought her mother was spoiling her with the gifts. But the truth was far worse than I could have imagined. Being a stepmother isn't something I ever planned for my life. When I married Mark three years ago, I...

I never had children. At age 52, I became a stepmother to my husband's teenage son

The author and her stepson made memories traveling in Maine. Courtesy of the author I never dated anyone with a child, and quickly learned that my husband's priority is his son. Early on, I sensed my husband's son sometimes resented our new relationship. We bonded over our common interests, and…