Preparing to Blend: Part 2
Adele Cornish, BSW
Read on for more advice on preparing to blend families or remarriage:
- Encourage children to express their emotions towards blending; do not be surprised if they react badly. For some children, blending may signify the end of hope they hold for their parents to get back together or they may fear their parent will not want them around if they remarry.
- Children may feel the stepparent is a threat to their relationship with their biological parent; continually reassure the children of your love
- Tell the children the stepparent is another person who will care for and support them; they will gain, not loose
- Encourage children to ask questions- often it is very practical matters that worry them
- Stepparent should begin building the relationship with the children as a friend
- As a couple set rules, consequences and chores and expectations for your new home together
Wait! Can you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions:
- Are you preparing to blend your family?
- Are you planning to marry/remarry?
- Are you struggling to decide whether to continue in your current relationship?
- Do you want to know whether your relationship will succeed?
If your answer is “Yes” to any of these questions, “Before You Blend” will give you the information you need to make the right decision.
“Any dating relationship is a potential marriage relationship, and a marriage partner does more to make or break a person than any other relationship this side of heaven.” John C. Maxwell
This eBook covers issues that couple’s must address before moving in together. If you want to have a marriage or relationship that survives, you’ll need a strong foundation. The material covered here will help you build this foundation.
Before you Blend
Sound pre marriage preparation is a key in avoiding the pitfalls that accompany blended families. Unfortunately the divorce rate is higher for second marriages (60% end in divorce) than it is for the first. Most people entering marriage expect it to last a lifetime but more often than not, it doesn’t. Before making a lifelong commitment it is crucial that you take time to really know your partner and make sure this relationship is right for you and the children involved. The last thing you want to do is put yourself or any children through the devastation of another failed relationship.
How well do you really know your partner?
‘Before you Blend’ includes a comprehensive range of questions and discussion points specifically designed to help you know and understand each other.
If you are anticipating marriage, this eBook will provide you with essential guidelines to consider before you commit. If you work through the discussion points, you will have a much higher chance of surviving successfully. Here’s an example of the topics:
- How Your Expectations will Influence Your Success
- Children: Does your relationship meet their needs?
- Love: What does it mean?
- How well do You Know & Understand Your Partner?
- Conflict and Compromising: It will make or break your relationship
- How Emotionally Healthy Are You?
- Commitment: Will you stay together for as long as you live or love?
It is possible to have a great, successful blended family. Give your relationship the best chance for success!
‘Before you Blend’ retails for US$19.97.
Because I want you to be sure you are making the right decision for you and your family, I will also give you a FREE copy of ‘New Beginnings’ valued at $15.00
New Beginnings
A special eBook looking at the pain your blended family has evolved out of (death or divorce).
Learn how to let go of baggage from previous relationships so your current family can flourish.
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New Beginnings | $15.00 |
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Wishing you and your blended family every success!
Warm regards
Blended Family Advisor
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