Well, good news my fiancé (yes he still is my fiancé) and I worked things out! After a very serious heart to heart conversation about "our" relationship vs that of the skids and x. I'm the happiest I have been in a long time. He really listened to me and has made the changes I asked. He and I realize we have made some mistakes by allowing the skids and x issues to consume our love and everyday interactions. So, now that we both realize that we are making "our relationship & love" a priorty above all else. We are both on the same page, same team and working towards mutual goal.

It has also helped me to read books regarding stepmotherhood and the issues that arise. I gotta say, it has made me feel like everything I've been feeling and living is normal. It has helped me understand my fiance and step daughters are dealing with. I've read two books in two days and along the way my fiancé and I discuss things. Now we are discussing solutions, goals, our future with each other, etc rather than spending our days and nights discussing issues that the "x & bm" creates.

I love him so much and so proud of him. After several months of avoiding his x he called her and told her off. Including telling her she owed me an apology for yelling at me while I was taking care of their kids for a week. It was very heartwarming to have him be so passionate about us! I really do not doubt that this is the man I am meant to be with.