179. Conquer Fear and Embrace Your Blend with Confidence and Clarity
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Fear is often driven by the unknown…
…and it's no surprise that many couples struggle with all the unknown factors of blending. Ambiguity is simply part of the blending journey.
All the ambiguity can quickly lead to fear:
fear of what might happen if blending doesn't go well
fear of failing.
fear of how the kids might react
fear of the impact of an unsupportive Ex-Spouse
When it comes to blending a family, there's no shortage of realities that can create valid fear and real concerns.
But blending can sometimes trigger fear that's somewhat irrational or anticipatory too.
All of this can leave couples feeling overwhelmed, confused, and stuck!
They want to move forward and build a life together, but they promptly pump the breaks on blending when ambiguity triggers debilitating fear.
In this episode, we'll explore effective ways to work through ambiguity and fear, so that you can conquer it and embrace your blend with the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.
You'll Discover:
The importance of exploring your valid fears and concerns before you blend
Some "yellow" and "red" flags to consider
How to separate valid fear from irrational, anticipatory fear
How to manage ambiguity for yourself and your kids
Resources from this Episode:
Book by Ron Deal: Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily
Episode 5. How to Get Over the Hurts and Triggers From Your Past
Episode 109. Preparing to Blend (with Special Guest Ron Deal)
Episode 105. What Powerful Traits Do You Need to Successfully Blend and Stay United?
Episode 92. At a Loss and Feel Defeated Because the Kids Stubbornly Refuse to Blend?
Episode 93. How to Overcome Power Struggles When Kids Oppose Your Decision to Remarry
Episode 141. Can My Kids Be Emotionally Harmed by Blended Family Dynamics?
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