I have two son's from a previous relationship as does my partner. I have a good relationship with my partners 19 year old son and a close and loving relationship with his youngest whom is now 7. my partner has no relationship with my eldest son whom is 11 and subsequently now lives with his father as they admittedly hate each other and my youngest whom is 9 has barely any relationship with my partner, all be it the occasional 'hello'...'goodnight'...My partner is , however a wonderful and extremely dedicated and devoted father to his children.