Do not run to your room immediately. That makes the rest of the weekend a Cold War. Instead, do a "temperature check."
For many, the initial instinct is to view a stepmother as a replacement. This creates a defensive barrier that makes one-on-one time feel like an endurance test. However, the secret to surviving—and eventually enjoying—this solo time is shifting your perspective. Alone With My New StepMom.
The next time you find yourself thinking, "I am alone with my new stepmom," take a breath. Walk into the living room. Say something small. You are building a bridge one awkward stone at a time. And bridges, even shaky ones, are always better than walls. Do not run to your room immediately