Asking For A Friend: My new partner treats his kids better than he treats mine

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Managing blended families and relationships between children and new partners is not always easy.

That being said, many people manage to build beautiful blended families, bringing together children, parents and partners.

Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as seen in this week's Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester.

This week, Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester, saying that her partner treats his children better than he treats hers.

Not sure what to do, she asked the team and our listeners for advice.

This is what they had to say.
14 Jul 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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