Mother’s Day is  soon, May 10th, which is always a touchy subject in some blended families. I, for one, would like to spend the day with all of my children, step children included. In years past that has not always been possible, but this year we are hoping for a more communal celebration. The Ex-Wife/Step Mom  relationship is one that is often fraught with so much resentment, distrust and jealousy that it is almost always doomed to fail. My relationship with Paul’s ex-wife has had its bumpy spots, but it has always been civil, often times amicable and lately quite friendly. Time has healed, resentments have faded and everyone has learned to get along for the sake of the children. If you are looking for a great resource to help you bridge the great divorce/remarriage divide, I strongly recommend you read the recently published: No One’s the Bitch: A Ten-Step Plan for the Mother and Stepmother Relationship by Jennifer Newcomb Marine and Carol Marine, an ex-wife/step mom team who were once arch enemies and are now great friends. I had the pleasure of speaking to Jennifer last week and hope to publish a more detailed review and Q and A with the authors some time next week so stay tuned.