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There’s a moment many blended family couples reach — sometimes quietly, sometimes in the middle of a heated argument — when one thought rises to the surface: This isn’t what I thought it would be. It can feel unsettling to admit that. After all, this was a hopeful decision. You didn’t walk into blending your family expecting disappointment. And yet, disappointment is often part of the process. Last week, I shared the idea of giving yourself permission to grieve what you thoug

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Communication is the key to any successful relationship but sometimes sharing your thoughts may feel uncomfortable. You wonder how your...

"We argue over the dumbest things. It's all we do anymore. I want to get back to being "us." Conflicts in marriage are common. When two...

It’s that time of year when we are supposed to be preparing for “perfect” holiday gatherings. You know what I'm referring to...perfectly...