Will I be taken seriously as a stepdad?

[tryingtoknow14]

The kids are 2 and 10 from two different fathers. Me and their mother have gotten very serious and have been talking about marriage. I just see things that kind of scare me. For example she just got family photos and didn’t even ask me to be in them. I just feel a little like an outsider. Does it get better?

[Samvu]

Id say u should treat them like ur their actuall dad and show them love and care , but don't forget the communication between their mom and u.

My step-dad, never once mentioned that we were not related he just was an awsome dad and did not invade too much when I became a teen.

[Arwen06]

As time goes on their love for you will grow for sure. It took me a while to become close with my step dad, but it does eventuay happen.

[Sparkie460]

You're not a part of the family yet. I'm sure if you get married you'll be in lots of pictures with them.