080. From “Mostly Miserable” to “More In Love” — One Couple’s Inspiring Transformation [with Wes & Jennie]
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Blended family marriage is unique and it takes intentional effort to stay connected and communicate well. That is especially true when the typical stressors, pressures, and disagreements hit.
There seem to be these times along the way when we simply don't know how to handle the unique dynamics or manage conflict well. And if we don't intentionally do something about it, it can be detrimental to our marriage — and our entire blended family.
We know about these kinds of challenges first hand and so do our clients Wes and Jennie. They've experienced more than their fair share of challenges in a relatively short amount of time. With 10 kids between the two of them, the challenges of negotiating with exes, and their differing communication styles, you can imagine the pressure it all puts on their marriage.
We got to chat with Wes and Jennie in this episode where they describe feeling "discouraged, disconnected, confused, and mostly miserable". At one point, they were stuck in heated arguments and couldn't see eye to eye. But they didn't allow themselves to stay stuck there…
…realizing they needed help working through their blended family issues, they reached out for support and got to work!
Their hard work and intentional investment have led to a transformation in their marriage and that's making a huge difference for their blended family!
You'll relate to their painful challenges — those common roadblocks that tend to keep blended family couples from fully connecting and enjoying their relationship.
We hope our chat with Wes and Jennie reminds you that you're not alone.
We hope it challenges you to do something new just like they did.
And we hope it inspires you to invest in your marriage — even if you're feeling discouraged right now.
Resources from this Episode:
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Episode 50 - How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want
Episode 36 - How to Change Your "Stories" and Grow Connection
Episode 65 - 6 Simple Steps for Inviting Your Spouse to Get Help With You
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