I suppose it is a sign of the times when you turn to the internet to find support so you don't rip your hair out and run. I have been a step mom for approx 4 years now and instead of getting easier it gets harder. Isn't that against what you were ever taught about life?

A good example of this is one of my step daughters is in her late teen's. We used to get along so well. When I first came in the picture she was in her mid teens and was a lot of fun. Now, OMG not so much. She drives my husband crazy too so it isn't just me but it is like living with a 10 year old who never got the memo that she is almost 20. Besides being rude to pretty much everyone in the house, she has stopped picking up after herself when she did previously and acts as though she lives this weird secret life. One of the house rules is that you give us a general idea as to where you are so that if there is a problem we can find you. She ignores that rule. But it is a game for us to ask where she is because that shows to her that we care. However after 4 years of this, it is hard to care. She tells half truths all the time to the point where you don't want to ask her anything because what is the point. She complains constantly about everything ranging from work hours (part time), to money, to the other kids to having to possibly walk (doesn't drive). It is enough to make you want to go bat shit crazy. What do you do when you love somebody (her and I do) but you are starting not to like them.