After tackling the child and step parents' perspective, it only makes sense to have the parent follow suit. The parents have great responsibility that they sometimes don't take full acknowledgment of as the reason this step parent relationship is happening. With greater work on their end as the facilitator, they can help all parties feel seen and filled, thus leading to a lesser chance of turmoil in the step parent relationship. Step parent relationships would stand a better chance if instead of basking in the attention, the parent understood their part as a middleman.