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Blending concerns  post #1 of 6 Thread Starter   Hi everyone.
This is my first post here but I feel like I need some advice. 
I lost my husband 4 years ago very suddenly in an accident.  Our
daughter was 20 months old at the time; she is now 5.   I met my
current bf almost 2 1/2 years ago.  We moved in together in
November of last year, so coming up on a year ago.  We have
discussed marriage but haven't taken any steps in that direction
yet.  His son is 5 as well.  He shares custody with his ex-
wife.  We have 6 of 14 overnights and his ex-wife has 8.  She is
remarried with 2 stepkids.    The relationship between my bf and
his ex-wife is very contentious.  I genuinely believe she has
mental health issues.  She is extremely manipulative and
controlling and creates conflict at every opportunity.  She has
tried to bring me in to it as well, but so far I've been able