If you two continue to build a life together, his children will likely grow closer to you — and perhaps even think of you in a filial way.

Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.

Despite my disapproval, my brother is dating one of my close friends. I don’ t have anything negative to say about either of them individually, but I just prefer not to cross those lines where my ...