026. Are You Stuck in a “Competition” with Your Step-Kids?
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Every step-parent wants a great relationship with their step-kids. But somewhere along the way, it feels like that gets hijacked by a crazy, unexpected competition.
Every time we feel like things are going along fine and we're finally figuring it out — WHAM!
another argument about petty things
more butting into conversations meant for adults
again, wedging their way between you and your spouse
It can be exhausting!
We hear these kinds of stories all the time (and we've lived it!). One stepmom shared with us, "I was starting to doubt there would ever by a solution that could make it bearable." She was starting to lose hope that the competition would ever end.
But we helped her discover how she could side-step the competition by focusing on 2 primary things…
…and we're sharing both of them in this episode.
In This Episode You'll Discover:
Why step-parents are a threat to their step-kids
A "case study" of one couple's story
Replacing walls of protection with bridges of connection
How to prepare yourself for side-stepping the "competition"
How to partner well with your spouse
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 017 — 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
Episode 021 — What is the Stranded Stranger & Trapped Teammate Experience? (Part 1 of 3)
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