Ditto. She is trying too hard to be accepted. I am not a fan of bribery to start a relationship. Later on down the road, well, that is a different story.
No. I purposely met him at a time that there would be other family members around so it wouldn't put so much pressure on him
I did and still do give him little gifts for Halloween, Valentines Day, 1/2 birthday, ect. Since I did it before we were married, I wanted to keep it up after. It's fun for both of us.
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No, when we first met - we went to lunch and then just walked around the mall... It was in a nonconfrontational, easy going environment which I think made things easier...
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I didn't at first, but now I kinda like spoling my step-daughter when she visits us. She lives in Hawaii with her mom and sf, so we only get her a few times a year.
But now I'm worried how that will have to change when we have kids of our own, who we can't spoil all the time.
Nope and I find the idea very strange. Its not like seeing a baby for the first time, like someone else said you cannot buy love, friendship or respect...not sure the age you are asking about but kids can see through things too.
Jen - Mom to two December 12 babies
Nathaniel 12/12/06 and Addison 12/12/08
But growing up, several of my mom's BFs brought me gifts. I was a kid, I liked the gifts, but it didn't really change what I thought about them. I don't think it's necessary, but it's a nice gesture.
Nope. We went out to do a fun activity together and had lunch. No gifts involved. Now on the other hand, I pick things up for her all the time. But that is a stepmommy's perogative!
Nope. She has only gotten one gift that is just from me...a Christmas gift since DH and I were not engaged or married yet. Now she gets joint gifts from us, but only for events that call for gifts. Since we live so far away we don't want her to think we are buying her love. We send cards a lot though, usually with stickers in them, just to say "Hey, thinking of you, miss you, love you."
No. Our first date was kind of more of a "play date". We took all the kids to see a Scooby Doo movie, and then to McDonald's. I got youngest ss to eat his whole hamburger, which is when DH says he fell in love with me. LOL.
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Re: stepmom's..did you do this?
Nope. you cannot buy there love, friendship, respect, trust, etc.
No. I purposely met him at a time that there would be other family members around so it wouldn't put so much pressure on him
I did and still do give him little gifts for Halloween, Valentines Day, 1/2 birthday, ect. Since I did it before we were married, I wanted to keep it up after. It's fun for both of us.
I didn't at first, but now I kinda like spoling my step-daughter when she visits us. She lives in Hawaii with her mom and sf, so we only get her a few times a year.
But now I'm worried how that will have to change when we have kids of our own, who we can't spoil all the time.
No, I didn't bring anything other than me... but I am not a big gift giver as it is; I reserve them only for special occassions.
Nope, not me.
But growing up, several of my mom's BFs brought me gifts. I was a kid, I liked the gifts, but it didn't really change what I thought about them. I don't think it's necessary, but it's a nice gesture.
I figured that I was good enough of a gift haha just kidding.
Our first date was valentine's day, so I brought them cards and candy. But I wouldn't have otherwise