How to Deal with Step Parents and Step Siblings
Don't expect an overnight friendship.. Communicate your expectations.. Try to be impartial.
Steps
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Don't expect an overnight friendship.
Don't expect an overnight friendship.
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Communicate your expectations.
Communicate your expectations.
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Try to be impartial.
Try to be impartial.
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Recognize the stepparent's challenges.
Recognize the stepparent's challenges.
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Let your stepparent know if you are uncomfortable.
Let your stepparent know if you are uncomfortable.
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Let your biological parent(s) help.
Let your biological parent(s) help.
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See it as a "blended family.
See it as a "blended family.
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Look for common interests.
Look for common interests.
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Accept that you have different privileges.
Accept that you have different privileges.
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Stay positive with your step siblings.
Stay positive with your step siblings.
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Be willing to share.
Be willing to share.
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Avoid gossip and behind-the-back insults.
Avoid gossip and behind-the-back insults.
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Keep money out of the equation.
Keep money out of the equation.
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Don't be rude.
Don't be rude.
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Ask for some alone time with your biological family.
Ask for some alone time with your biological family.
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Accept that your stepparent is different.
Accept that your stepparent is different.
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