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How To Balance The Needs Of Your In-Laws, Your Parents, and Your Own Family
Manage episode 450955909 series 3545275
Balancing the needs of in-laws, parents, and your new family can be challenging, especially when merging families with different backgrounds and expectations. In this episode, Whitney discusses why open communication, clear boundaries, and empathy are key to maintaining balance. I
Takeaways
- Balancing the needs of in-laws, parents, and your new family requires open communication and clear boundaries.
- Prioritize your immediate family while considering the needs of your extended family.
- Compromise and individual relationships with in-laws and parents can help navigate conflicts.
- Consider setting boundaries or distancing yourself in cases of abuse or harm
Timeline
03:58: Negotiating Contrasting Dynamics and Tensions
06:18: Standing Up to Traditions and Family Norms
08:20: The Importance of Open Communication and Clear Boundaries
11:04: Deciding the Role of Your Extended Family
16:26: Seeking Professional Support and Setting Boundaries
Connect
You can join the Family Cyclebreakers Club at Calling Home here.
To learn more about Whitney and her work, visit her website.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
79 episoder
Manage episode 450955909 series 3545275
Balancing the needs of in-laws, parents, and your new family can be challenging, especially when merging families with different backgrounds and expectations. In this episode, Whitney discusses why open communication, clear boundaries, and empathy are key to maintaining balance. I
Takeaways
- Balancing the needs of in-laws, parents, and your new family requires open communication and clear boundaries.
- Prioritize your immediate family while considering the needs of your extended family.
- Compromise and individual relationships with in-laws and parents can help navigate conflicts.
- Consider setting boundaries or distancing yourself in cases of abuse or harm
Timeline
03:58: Negotiating Contrasting Dynamics and Tensions
06:18: Standing Up to Traditions and Family Norms
08:20: The Importance of Open Communication and Clear Boundaries
11:04: Deciding the Role of Your Extended Family
16:26: Seeking Professional Support and Setting Boundaries
Connect
You can join the Family Cyclebreakers Club at Calling Home here.
To learn more about Whitney and her work, visit her website.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
79 episoder
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