The Truth About Being the "Next Wife" (No One Says Out Loud)

About this episode

Donna Arp Weitzman discusses the challenges and realities of being the 'next wife' in relationships involving exes and children.

Everyone loves a love story . . . until it comes with an ex, kids, and a whole lot of opinions. Author Donna Arp Weitzman pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to be the “next wife”—and why Cinderella Has Cellulite hits way closer to home than we’d like to admit. If you’ve ever been judged, labeled, or misunderstood—this one’s for you. Tune in and share the story ! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-moms-club--4709676/support .

People in this episode

Guest: Donna Arp Weitzman

Topics covered

• relationships
• stepfamilies
• judgment
• personal stories
• love stories

Keywords

• next wife
• love story
• judgment
• stepfamily
• Cinderella Has Cellulite

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cinderella Has Cellulite

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