steprelationship

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Noun1.steprelationship - a family relationship by virtue of remarriage
affinity - (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
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Some have suggested that the problems characteristic of steprelationships are incidental consequences of the creation of a "parent-offspring" relationship too late.
The tensions characteristic of steprelationships are cross-culturally ubiquitous.
Daddy dilemmas: untangling the puzzles of paternity
Additionally, there are no genetic ties or legally mandated responsibilities between adult stepchildren and stepparents, nor are there normative guidelines for mutual responsibilities and interactions for adult steprelationships.
ATTITUDES REGARDING FILIAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO HELP ELDERLY DIVORCED PARENTS AND STEPPARENTS
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