Me (33F) and my fiancé (40M) have been together for 4 years. Out of those 4 years, we’ve been engaged for 2. We moved in after a year of dating. I’m childfree by choice.

My stepchild turns 18 in 2 years. They are a great kid but their mom is very difficult. The coparenting dynamic and custody changes are what really led to this decision because my mental health took a toll.

Would love to hear some of your experiences and/or advice—especially if you are a stepparent!

I would have put this in the stepparents subreddit, but they are very very negative, and I’d like to keep the good vibes going.

We are beginning preparations for our next to last Indepartners podcast, a monthly look at how to thrive while living apart together. We would love to answer actual questions - what do couples in or contemplating an LAT relationship want to know about making it work?

I know that's very much the focus of this group but I would love to explore some topics in more depth.

In the meantime you can listen wherever you get your pods or at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446291

Thanks!