Is it possible to be so in love with your husband and only "like" your step child ? I have been with my husband for 4 years . Married in February . Sometimes I feel I'm often pretending to love my step son. I mean I care what happens but I've struggled with not feeling very maternal about him. Does anyone else feel this way? Sometimes I feel guilt about it. I feel I am so in love with my husband and I just accepted his son is part of him . I just wish I felt more for his son then I do ....