140. Blending with Adult Children — One Couple's Story of Heartache and Triumph
It's easy to assume that adult children will be happy to celebrate a parent's remarriage later in life. They're adults, right? They're focused on their own lives and families. Your later life marriage shouldn't really impact them.
But for most later life remarriages, that's simply not true. Most couples quickly run up against some unexpected challenges.
Our friends Steve and Jan Mathews were surprised by the painful issues they faced with Steve's adult kids shortly after he married Jan.
His adult kids reacted with unforeseen reluctance to accept Jan into their lives.
In this week's episode, we're talking to Steve and Jan about how they've navigated the unique difficulties of blending with adult kids.
Their story illustrates healthy ways to embrace realistic expectations, how to best approach bonding, and practical tips to find an appropriate balance that honors your marriage and your adult children — even when you're feeling stuck.
Join us for a candid conversation with Steve and Jan.
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