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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you don't have a stepson problem.  You have a DH problem.

The reason your SS is obtuse and self-absorbed is because he was raised that way.  Blame your husband and SS's mother for that.  I am sure he was guilt-parented and any attempts to teach him manners or courtesy were cast aside in favor of spoiling him and catering to his whims.

FWIW, this is not an uncommon situation with the latest crop of children of divorce.    You certainly won't change him, not with words or even a stick to the head.   If his own father doesn't care to address it with him, you won't have any success.

My suggestion to you is disengage from this guy.  Treat him like a young coworker of your DH who you don't like. Be polite but distant and ignore him as much as possible.  And certainly don't spend any time or effort on trying to "fix" what was broken probably long before you came on the scene.

This may also be a time to review your estate plan with your DH.  I sure as heck would take SS's behavior into consideration when doing so.  [/quote]

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