Mom remarried a man with older kids, and this teen is annoyed by how hard the new stepsiblings are trying.
My mom recently remarried after divorcing my dad two years ago. I’m 16 and an only child, and I live with my mom and new stepfather. He’s older, and all his kids are in their 30s with their own kids.They are too Brady Bunch for me. They are trying too hard for us to be one big happy family. His kids text me to “check in.” They come over. Not all at once, but often. And my mom gives them so much attention.
I’m not sure what I’m asking, but this is a major shift in my life. And my mom sometimes chooses her new husband over me. I guess I’m just annoyed and jealous.No, no, don’t negate yourself here. I mean, you’re annoyed — that’s fair — but don’t write this off as “jealous,” as if you’re being too possessive.
· This is an adjustment for the mom, too. And Mom probably really wants Marcia to get along with her new husband’s kids. Given that Marcia is 16, I think she could benefit from learning to advocate for herself and might need resources other than Mom. I would encourage Marcia to say things to her mom and stepdad, or the stepkids directly, like: “I don’t dislike A, B and C. It has been a little overwhelming to go from being an only child to part of a large family, though. I would like X.
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