[Lynne]

Yes I agree, I think that they will bond in their own time. I think you should make sure that your partner isn't trying to play "dad". I've got a step dad and the worst thing about him when I was younger was that he was trying to play dad which made me give him the whole "your not my dad routine" like your daughter. Also, make sure your partner isn't trying too hard to win her round. From experience, there is nothing worse than a step dad trying too hard.

Maybe go for days out as a family and eat meals together etc. Get them to be doing things together that are just normal, so they are bonding without feeling like it if that makes sense. Give it time and they will be fine. It took a few years for me and my step dad to be bonded but it happened in the end and will do with your partner and daughter x