131. Why is trust important in your co-parenting relationship?
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Building trust can be difficult in any relationship…
…and when it comes to your former spouse, it might feel impossible.
Building trust in your parenting coalition seems out of reach when you keep your focus on the way your Ex behaves. But there's more to it than that.
We've had multiple seasons of over-focusing on the untrustworthy actions of Kim's former spouse. But over time, we discovered that we had more control over building trust in our parenting coalition than we thought.
In this episode, we're examining how the 3 major elements of trust — predictability, openness, and justice — can be your focal point of creating more trust with a difficult Ex.
Ultimately, you have the power to create more trust. In turn, that will create a more stable and secure experience for your kids. Putting the effort in is not only about a healthy relationship with your Ex — it's about a healthy environment for your kids.
So, let's get the conversation started and explore why it's so important to build trust in your co-parenting relationship…
Resources from this Episode:
Episode 129: What Does It Take to Build and Maintain Trust in Your Relationship?
Episode 130: How to Build Trust that Nurtures Bonds with Your Kids and Step-Kids
Episode 112: 3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting - And Hurt the Kids
Episode 64: How to Set Yourself Free by Choosing to Forgive
Episode 99: 3 Tips to Help You Move Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret
Episode 42: Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation - and 6 Tips for You
Episode 33: How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids
Episode 41: Are You Unintentionally Putting Your Kids in the Middle?
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