Is it worth being a SM?
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I'd say it really depends on the person and what you're able to take and feel is worth it. In my situation, I take a lot of backlash from baby mom AND hubby's family for A LOT of reasons due to stepdaughter.
No. It is a hard, thankless job with no long term payoff. There are structural problems that are stacked against you from the start. Often, they screw you in the end. It's no picnic for the kids either. It's ok for some families (25% or less), but for most, it's just a big headache. There is a higher rate of divorce for good reasons.
It really depends on the person you choose to be with, and also their relationship with not only their child, but also the relationship and dynamic with their child’s mother, and even their own family. I thought it would be so much easier, but i know now i should’ve paid more attention to all of these things and it would’ve saved me so much heartache, drama, and stress. Definitely pay close attention to those things before you consider being a stepmom and involving yourself in that kind of situation.
@Airianna YES! Couldn’t have said it better. Pay attention and trust your intuition and the red flags! 🚩
My husband is incredible, and I love my stepson, so as frustrating as bio mom can be to work with, my boys are worth it. 💙 My SS is only 3, so I don't know much about the entitlement thing.