While the desire to be a "great" stepmother is high, practitioners at Stepfamily Solutions note that this journey involves managing expectations.
In many households, stepmothers face the "responsibility without authority" trap. They are expected to care for children but may be sidelined when it comes to discipline or major life decisions. Stepmom-s Desire
If a husband allows his children to disrespect his new wife; If a husband keeps his finances separate from hers but expects her to pay for his kids; If a husband constantly prioritizes his ex-wife’s feelings over his current wife’s sanity— While the desire to be a "great" stepmother