step-father
Non-biological dad
A step-father is the man married to one's mother who is not one's biological father.
The relationship forms through marriage rather than blood.
Step-father relationships vary widely—some are close and parental, others distant or strained.
Also spelled stepfather.
My step-father taught me to drive.
Mother's spouse, not biological parent
- stepparentSpouse's prior child's caregiver
- stepfamilyHousehold joined by remarriage
- stepsiblingsStepparent's other children
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
remarriage · household · kinship · adoption · custody · half-siblings · bonding · integration
One who safeguards others
- caretakerOne who maintains property
- providerOne who furnishes things
- custodianGuardian of a place
- responsibilityState of being answerable
guardianship · custody · ward · dependent · adoption · foster · supervision · safeguard
Advice for decisions
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- coachOne who instructs
- counselorOne who advises
- teacherOne who instructs others
wisdom · influence · support · encouragement · discipline · respect · values · example
Forming close connections
- trustConfidence in another
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- connectionA joining or relation
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
estrangement · resentment · reconciliation · affection · communication · boundaries · loyalty · rejection
stepdad
Mother's spouse, not biological parent
- stepparentSpouse's prior child's caregiver
- stepfamilyHousehold joined by remarriage
- stepsiblingsStepparent's other children
co-parenting · remarriage · household · kinship · adoption · custody · half-siblings · bonding · integration
protector
One who safeguards others
responsibility · guardianship · custody · ward · dependent · adoption · foster · supervision · safeguard · trustee
guidance
Advice for decisions
teacher · wisdom · influence · support · encouragement · discipline · respect · values · example · confidant
bonding
Forming close connections
- trustConfidence in another
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- connectionA joining or relation
adjustment · estrangement · resentment · reconciliation · affection · communication · boundaries · loyalty · rejection · closeness
step-fatherbiological father
Male progenitor by blood
birth father · natural father · bio dad · genetic father · father