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[quote=Anonymous][quote]OP, I hate to say it, but your stepdaughter sounds like a totally normal teen to me. I get why you find her behavior hurtful and of course there's an extra layer of complexity to her usual teen angst/your sensitivity to it due to your step relationship but given the longevity and closeness of your relationship, I think you should push through that and keep on loving her. Maybe step back from dedicated activities (cook class, etc) since it's clear that's really emotionally draining for you, but keep loving her and offering her hugs and presents and rides like you do your bio kids. And be prepared for the bio kids to be just as bad in a few years. My small sample of moody teens suggests she's start appreciating you again when she goes off to college and misses home comforts. It's a rough decade and it sounds like it's hitting you extra hard. Hugs to you; it sounds like you're a great mom.
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This.  It's the age.  Sure, it might be permanent as one poster above said.  But probably not.  And you won't know until the teens have gotten up and over what my grandmother used to refer to as the "Fool's Hill" stage of growing up . . .

Just don't push.  Be around but not nagging to do things.  Every so often they will surprise you and suddenly be into a family game, event, etc.  Just be steady.[/quote]

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