My SS is 14, I met him when he was 7. He is not a monster or anything but he is: somewhat hyper, teases and irritates me constantly (always has), has been pretty spoiled as he's an only child and is self-centered. His good points: he has a good sense of humor and he is not a truly bad kid.

My husband's life was centered around his son until we began dating seriously. I do not play a "motherly" role as my husband was always a hands on dad and I like to avoid X-wife as she is not an easy person. Husband pacifies her for most part so there is peace most of the time.