Asking Eric: My partner says I'll never crack the code with his chilly daughters
A partner should assert needs and seek respectful treatment from adult stepchildren while negotiating holiday plans and boundaries in a blended family.
Help! My Wife Thinks Her Kids Deserve "Equal Rights." I'm Not So Sure.
The marrying couple controls the guest list; stepchildren are not entitled to invitations or payment from another parent, and adults should not demand funded invitations.