When Your Parent Remarries Late in Life : Making Peace with Your Adult Stepfamily

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ISBN: 9781598690644 | 1598690647
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 6/1/2007

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Dealing with stepparents isn't just a kid's problem anymore. With more and more older parents remarrying, you could be one of the many adults having to deal with the issues that arise from these later-in-life unions. Luckily, Terri P. Smith is here to help you out with what to do after your parent walks down the aisle, again.

Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
"Why Is My Father Holding that Woman's Hand?"
Realizing Your Parent Is Dating	p. 3
Initial Impressions Affect Acceptance	p. 6
Adjusting to the Idea of Mom or Dad Dating	p. 7
Getting Acquainted	p. 13
Take Action	p. 17
The Heart of the Matter	p. 18
"What Is Your Intention with My Mother?"
Red Flags	p. 21
Romance	p. 25
Be Flexible	p. 28
Trust Versus Mistrust	p. 31
Take Action	p. 32
The Heart of the Matter	p. 34
"What Do You Mean the Wedding Is in Two Weeks?"
The Possibility of Marriage	p. 38
Examine Your Reactions	p. 42
Find Reasons to Rejoice	p. 44
Take Action	p. 54
The Heart of the Matter	p. 55
To Attend or Not to Attend the Wedding?
The Pain of Exclusion	p. 58
Share the Joy	p. 62
Find the Humor	p. 64
Autonomy Versus Shame	p. 67
Take Action	p. 67
The Heart of the Matter	p. 69
"I Don't Feel Comfortable Calling You 'Dad'"
My Mom, the Newlywed	p. 73
What Do I Call My Stepparent?	p. 77
Make an Effort	p. 78
Do Things Together	p. 82
Show Your Stepparent How You Feel	p. 86
Identity Versus Role Confusion	p. 88
Take Action	p. 89
The Heart of the Matter	p. 91
"You Like Your Stepchildren Better Than Me!"
Loyalty Conflicts	p. 94
Accept the Challenge	p. 98
Courtesy and Cordiality	p. 99
Respect	p. 102
Be Inclusive	p. 104
Withhold Judgment	p. 106
Praise Versus Criticism	p. 112
Figuring Out the New Extended Family	p. 114
Intimacy Versus Isolation	p. 117
Take Action	p. 118
The Heart of the Matter	p. 119
"Why Didn't You Ask Before You Sold My Mom's China?"
Dad's House, Her House, or Somewhere Else?	p. 125
Making Sense of Your Reactions	p. 127
Material Possessions	p. 133
Personal Finances	p. 135
Wills	p. 138
Industry Versus Inferiority	p. 141
Take Action	p. 142
The Heart of the Matter	p. 144
"But We've Always Spent the Holidays at Your House!"
Family Traditions	p. 148
Holidays	p. 152
Special Events	p. 154
Small Gestures Speak Volumes	p. 157
Take the Initiative	p. 160
Initiative Versus Guilt	p. 162
Take Action	p. 163
The Heart of the Matter	p. 165
"Don't Discipline My Children"
Addressing a Step-Grandparent	p. 168
What You Can Do	p. 171
Discipline	p. 171
Grandparent Role	p. 173
Generativity Versus Stagnation	p. 178
Take Action	p. 179
The Heart of the Matter	p. 180
"Is It Okay to Contact My Ex-Stepmother?"
Divorce	p. 186
Death	p. 189
Integrity Versus Despair	p. 192
Take Action	p. 192
The Heart of the Matter	p. 193
"Were One Big, Happy Family!"
Experience-a Noble Teacher	p. 197
Overlook Simple Mistakes	p. 202
Apologize Quickly	p. 204
Forgiveness Offers Healing	p. 208
Avoid Repeating Mistakes	p. 210
Happiness Versus Misery	p. 212
Take Action	p. 212
The Heart of the Matter	p. 214
"How Do I Overcome Barriers to Love?"
Common Barriers	p. 218
Overcoming Barriers with Personal Change and Positive Attitude	p. 223
Overcoming Barriers with Reasonable Expectations	p. 227
Overcoming Barriers Through Wise Choices	p. 230
Learn to Laugh	p. 231
Persistence Pays Dividends	p. 237
Time Is a Healer and Revealer	p. 238
The Heart of the Matter	p. 243
Conclusion Take Action
The Heart of the Matter	p. 251
Resources	p. 253
Index	p. 259
About the Authors	p. 266
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