She didn't like her because she was a threat for Mike's attention/affection, but really, Max was considered that big a threat because Eleven saw her as actual competition. She didn't think she was unworthy or below her or anything; she wouldn't think that little of Mike. She wouldn't think he has bad taste. But Max can ride a skateboard. That's pretty cool. And she's pretty. Actual, legit competition.
But then El learned Max is totally not interested in him and the feeling is mutual, so that cleared the air a bit. Now she thinks Max is pretty nice, pretty helpful, and pretty cool. Like, cool in a likable way this time.
TL;DR: Hated her, heard she's not a threat, likes her. All's good.
We meet again.
At first.
She didn't like her because she was a threat for Mike's attention/affection, but really, Max was considered that big a threat because Eleven saw her as actual competition. She didn't think she was unworthy or below her or anything; she wouldn't think that little of Mike. She wouldn't think he has bad taste. But Max can ride a skateboard. That's pretty cool. And she's pretty. Actual, legit competition.
But then El learned Max is totally not interested in him and the feeling is mutual, so that cleared the air a bit. Now she thinks Max is pretty nice, pretty helpful, and pretty cool. Like, cool in a likable way this time.
TL;DR: Hated her, heard she's not a threat, likes her. All's good.