How To Be A More Assertive Stepparent
Speak up when something bothers you
Stepparents are known for taking things on the chin and biting their tongues way longer than they should for the sake of keeping the peace. Sadly, this only leads to crippling resentment that either leads to permanent damage in the marriage, stepparenting relationship, or both. You are not required to tolerate being disrespected or dismissed just because you chose to marry a person with kids.