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Oct 30
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Dating After Divorce: When Is the Right Time?

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When is the right time to start dating again after divorce? If you’ve gone through a divorce, you know the emotional upheaval that comes with this season. Now that the dust has settled, you may be thinking about dating again. But how long should you wait? How soon is too soon? There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Answer First, there’s no one answer that fits every situation. Some people may feel comfortable with dating again fairly quickly after a divorce. On the other hand, some might wait for years. Your choice to date again depends on your situation, your wellbeing, and your experience….

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Jul 24
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My Spouse and I Have Children From Previous Marriages. How Do We Make It Work?

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If you and your new spouse each have kids from previous marriages, how do you make that work? Blending a family is a gift. You’re giving both of your children the opportunity to be surrounded by love. And when you and your spouse are working together to give them a happy and peaceful life, that’s truly a blessing. Bringing two families together to create a new home is quite an undertaking. It takes time for everyone to adjust to their new normal, and sometimes that adjustment period can create challenges. In this post, we’re going to share a few important…

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Oct 04
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We Want to Protect Our Marriage From Infidelity. What Should We Do?

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If you’re worried about protecting your marriage from infidelity, there’s good news: it means you care deeply about the commitment you’ve made to your spouse. The two of you have something special, and you’re dedicated to seeing it through. There are many steps you can take to protect your marriage from an affair, including open communication, setting boundaries, and meeting each other’s needs. In this article, we’re sharing a few things you can start doing right away to help one another feel loved and secure. Let’s get started. Tell Each Other How Much You Value Your Relationship One important way…

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May 31
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What to Do When Your Spouse’s Ex Dislikes You

By Conflict, In-laws & Family One Comment

Let’s say your new spouse has been married before–and their ex dislikes you. All you want is a peaceful existence with your new family, but their ex does whatever they can to make your life more difficult. How do you handle that situation? When one or both spouses are married for the second time, it’s not unusual for an ex to be in the picture. That’s especially true if you’re co-parenting children. If your spouse has children with their ex, then naturally, you’ll have to interact with the ex on some level. However, sometimes, an ex-spouse can make your life…

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Aug 24
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5 Tips for Blending Your Family Peacefully

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Have you remarried recently, and are you blending your families? Are you planning to get remarried? Remarrying when one or both of you have children can be a complex journey to embark upon. A third of Americans today are part of a stepfamily structure. When both of a child’s parents remarry, that child has two entirely different immediate families to fit into. And that’s only one of the many possible issues and points of friction that remarriage can bring. At any given time, any member of a blended family can feel a wide spectrum of negative emotions. It’s not uncommon…

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Aug 17
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How to Know If You’re Ready for Remarriage

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In our last post, we shared nine reasons why you shouldn’t rush into marriage or remarriage. Whether you’re getting married for the first time or remarrying after divorce or loss, committing to life with another person is a major step and must be taken with caution. When it comes to remarriage, in particular, there are a few important factors that help determine whether you’re ready to move forward. Even if you’ve thought, prayed, and planned extensively for your remarriage, how do you know whether the timing is right? Today, we’re going to talk about how to know you are ready…

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