My stepdaughter and I used to be close but ever since her mom remarried too she's been cold and distant with me, like she can only have loyalty to one stepparent, and my husband keeps saying to give her space but I miss her.
More people experience this than they realize.
A child's emotional capacity is being stretched across multiple parental figures, forcing difficult choices about intimacy and loyalty.
“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.