Is there anyone that has been or is on a blended family?

My Hubby was married for 17 years before we met and has a son from that marriage. Although I tried at first to encourage a relationship with the son I found out that it was only serving to cause more problems in our home. I dropped it and let Hubby handle it how he saw fit. As for the ex wife...for us there is no way to be even human with her. She's hotlined me (for made up crap), got the courts after us, stalked us both in life and online, harrassed his job, his family and anyone else she could find. She even posed as a different person online and got us to split up for 2 weeks hoping to get him back. Thankfully, we don't have anything to do with her and sadly, that includes his son. You can try to be social with her for the kids sakes but don't hold your breath. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~

Dawn! It is possible to be on friendly terms with her, but even then, she will continue to talk behind your back. Just don't say anything negative about her in front of the step kids, don't say anything in front of your kids or anyone else that might tell her or her kids and do not trust her! Just strive for the civil friendship and you may be okay. Brandy and I have tried that but we keep hitting a brick wall so I gave up!