167. Achievable Strategies to Make Your Marriage the Foundation of Your Blended Family
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Many of us tend to believe we need to quickly establish our couple relationship as the foundation of our home, right?
And yes, that's the goal…
…eventually.
In a blended family, it's unrealistic to expect this to happen right away. And if you've been trying to "force it", you've probably run into all kinds of challenges.
Successfully blending a family requires a well-thought-out strategy because the structure is simply different than a first family.
This can be confusing and frustrating for blended couples who are ready to merge their family and make their relationship the foundation of their home.
Why?
Because it's just NOT as simple or easy as we think it should be.
Often, our expectations and experiences seem to be at odds. Particularly when it comes to making decisions and prioritizing our time, energy, and resources.
And, of course, our kids and stepkids have their own expectations as well.
In this episode, we'll share 3 achievable strategies to appropriately prioritize your marriage to establish it as the foundation of your home.
Understanding and managing these delicate dynamics is one of the most important aspects of blending. Doing this well can make or break the future of your relationship — and your family!
You'll Discover:
3 specific strategies to focus on as you establish your marriage as the foundation of your home
How blended family structure is different than a first family — and why it's important to understand these unique dynamics
How to meet everyone's needs without feeling overwhelmed or stuck
Resources from this Episode:
Episode 139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences (Trapped Teammate / Stranded Stranger dynamic)
Episode 49. Should Your Highest Priority Be Your Marriage…Or Your Kids?
Episode 72. The Best Way to Create Healthy, Bonded Relationships
Episode 130. How to Build Trust that Nurtures Bonds with Your Kids & Step-Kids
Episode 40. Uncover the Unspoken Feelings of Kids in Blended Families
Episode 132. How Does Loss and Grief Impact Blended Family Integration?
Episode 37. Why do Kids Struggle to Accept their Stepparent?
Episode 46. How to Focus When Your Step-Kids Are Ruining Your Marriage
Episode 35. Are You Controlling Conflict or Is it Controlling You?
Episode 63. 5 Strategies to Help You Get United - Even When You Disagree
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Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start?
With so many episodes available here on the show, it might feel a bit overwhelming to find the topics that matter most to you. That's why we've created the Blended Family Breakthrough Quiz which will direct you to the most impactful episodes that pertain to you personally.
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