Does it ever feel like you have a bit of a double life going?
You have those moments when it's just you and your partner and it feels like all is right with the world…
…but suddenly, when one or both sets of kids enter the scene — everything seems to fall apart!
That's because when it comes to blended families, "coupleness" does NOT necessarily equal "familyness".
This is often a tough reality to accept. You're deeply in love and excited about building a life together, but it seems that you've got some emotional and relational whiplash as it feels like you're tossed back and forth between two dynamics over and over.
If that strikes a chord, you might want to consider the difference between "coupleness" and "familyness".. Otherwise disappointment and confusion can quickly set in.
Blending a family is so much more than your couple relationship. That's why it's important to carefully consider what it takes to build "familyness" and prepare for the road ahead.
In this episode, we'll explore how to intentionally approach "Familyness" so that you can reduce relational tension and create genuine connection in your home.
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155. How to Easily Enjoy Meaningful Conversations and More Connection with Your Spouse [with Jennifer Zumbiel]
Simple Step: How to Focus on Imperfect Progress
154. What practical and emotional shifts can you expect as you blend your family?
Simple Step: The 4 A's of Communicating with Your Ex
153. How to Empower Organization, Improve Communication and Create Peace Between Your Kids Two Homes [with Dr. James and Ginger Dellaripa]
Simple Step: Shift Your Energy and Focus
152. What Has The Potential to Steal Your Joy - And How Can You Hold Onto it (Part 2)
151. What Has The Potential to Steal Your Joy - And How Can You Hold Onto it (Part 1)
Simple Step: Insights for Navigating Holiday Chaos
150. The Highs and Lows of Our Family's Holiday Experiences [Special Guests: Our Kids — Annika, Phoebe and Jacob!]
Simple Step: The Key to Building Holiday Traditions
149. How to "Blend" Holiday Traditions and Create Meaningful Connection this Season
Simple Step: Protect Your Kids From a Parental Allegiance
148. 5 Tips to Negotiate Holiday Plans and Avoid Scheduling Conflicts with the Ex
Simple Step: Safeguarding Your Marriage [Part 2]
147. Do sensitive conversations end up creating conflict in your relationship?
Simple Step: Safeguarding Your Marriage [Part 1]
146. Friendship and Connection or Friction and Distance - What's the state of your relationship?
Simple Step: Don't Get Stuck in Negativity
145. Do you feel alone and isolated navigating the challenges of stepfamily life?
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