Here are recommended books and resources that are specifically geared toward helping the woman who is in a relationship with a divorced (or divorcing) man or who is blending families and becoming a stepmom.
I’ll add to it as I discover more resources, but you’ll notice that in the future I will reference this page quite often. I recommend bookmarking it for your reference and convenience.
Dating the Divorced Man: Sort Through the Baggage to Decide if He’s Right for You
How to Survive Your Boyfriend’s Divorce: Loving Your Separated Man without Losing Your Mind
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Guidelines and Strategies for Making This Life Changing Decision as Clearly, Positively, and Confidently as Possible
Conscious Dating: Finding the Love of Your Life & the Life That You Love
Every Single Girl’s Guide to Her Future Husband’s Last Divorce
The Single Girl’s Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife: Becoming A Stepmother With Humor And Grace
A Career Girl’s Guide to Becoming a Stepmom: Expert Advice from Other Stepmoms on How to Juggle Your Job, Your Marriage, and Your New Stepkids
No One’s the Bitch: A Ten-Step Plan For The Mother And Stepmother Relationship
Skirts At War: Beyond Divorced Mom/Stepmom Conflict
The Relationship Journal: A Self-Guided Relationship Enhancement Tool for Couples
Journal to the Self: Twenty-Two Paths to Personal Growth – Open the Door to Self-Understanding by Writing, Reading, and Creating a Journal of Your Life
Important Disclosure: Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand that I have read all of the books above and have benefited from the information and resources provided in these books. So I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.