FamilyLife Blended® con Ron L. Deal

Hey, if your kids and I can’t naturally get along then maybe we shouldn’t have gotten together in the first place. It shouldn’t have to be this much work.

Clearly this stepfather has tried to connect with his stepchildren, but the door is closed. Actually what’s “natural” for new blended family relationships is for them to be awkward and strained from time to time. It should take some intentional effort to forge through that. This stepdad’s expectation for quick family harmony has set him up for frustration and a critical attitude. Family stress is not an indication that you shouldn’t have married. It’s natural. Connect where you can and persevere.