107. 3 Disheartening Realities That No Couple Wants To Go Through — But We All Have To
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Wouldn’t it be awesome if everything just "clicked" once you moved everyone under the same roof?
Imagine waking up every morning to smiles, hugs, and kind words being generously shared among everyone in the family. That's a reality we'd love to live in.
But if you're anything like us, that's probably not the reality you've experienced.
Our reality has included some really disheartening moments. We've had seasons that were painful and uncertain. And in the midst of what felt like chaos, we simply had to endure.
Here's the thing though…as we've learned to endure, we've realized that navigating the tough stuff in blended family life isn't just about surviving. The more we've moved through together, we've found ourselves thriving.
In this episode, we want to share 3 disheartening realities that every step-couple must deal with in their blending journey — and some ways to thrive in spite of them.
You'll Discover:
How the pain of 'merging' can keep couples stuck in avoidance, conflict, and indecision - and what you can do to get unstuck
Practical ways to embrace the discomfort of uncertainty - even if you're a "fixer"
Why chaos is inevitable - and how to endure through it while creating a growth-minded family culture
How to move from controlling others to empowering others in your family
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