193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend
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Most of us start off on the blending journey with some ambiguity about how to deal with the complex dynamics that will come as families merge.
It usually doesn't take long before you're blindsided by the reality that there's SO MUCH MORE to blending than first anticipated. Feelings of overwhelm, frustration, and disappointment might hit and you realize you're not as prepared as you thought.
If you're seriously dating, contemplating marriage, engaged, newly married, or getting ready to merge and move everyone under one roof — or if you've been on your blended journey for a while and just need to get back to the basics…
…this episode is for you!
Discover in ADVANCE what you can do to prepare for your blend and avoid the common "easy wrong turns" that often create confusion, resentment, tension, conflict, and disconnection in blended families.
Hop into this episode to learn best practices, helpful strategies, and understand the basics of blending so that you can set your family up for the best possible experience!
You'll Discover:
The advantage of preparing in ADVANCE for blended family life
Basics for blending that build a healthy foundation so that everyone in your home can experience the best possible outcomes
How to avoid the 'easy wrong turns' that lead to confusion, resentment, relational tension, painful conflict and disconnection for blended families
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