When pressure to have the perfect holiday builds relationship tension, we need to change our unrealistic expectations. Then we can better appreciate the time spent connecting with family members.
Unrealistic Expectations
After 12 years and three adoptions, I’ve often thought about how helpful it would have been to know then what we know now. Here are 10 things we’ve learned about adoption.
Most remarried couples can beat the odds of divorce and build a successful blended family if they know how to overcome the unique barriers to marital intimacy in a blended family.
Many experts say it takes five years or more for a blended family to begin to feel cohesive. There’s no way to force a family to bond, but with faith and persistent effort, families can grow closer.
Mother’s Day can be fraught with disappointment. Though we ask for little, we may still be unwittingly tangled up with unrealistic expectations.
By recognizing the true source of anger, you can create an environment in your marriage that allows for apology and restoration of the relationship.
When expectations are realistic, a difficult reality becomes a lot less difficult. Overcoming blended-family myths.
Unrealistic expectations create disillusionment when your hopes are not realized. Realistic expectations for your blended family give much need perspective and guidance for a fulfilling family experience.
There are many things that newlyweds experience and one of them is disillusionment.
After the wedding, it’s common to view your spouse in a new, perhaps disappointing light. Here’s what you can do about it.