206. Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls to Ensure a Successful Partnership

Does it ever feel like you are miles apart as a couple when it comes to leading your blended family?

In this episode, we dive into the most common partnership pitfalls that couples face. From feeling unheard and untrusted to navigating misaligned parenting expectations, we unpack the challenges that often create disconnection, stress and conflict. We also share practical tools to shift from frustration to deeper connection, trust, and teamwork.

You'll Discover:

• How assumptions about each other's motives can fuel conflict
• The impact of feeling unheard or untrusted in a blended family dynamic
• Practical strategies to stay connected and solve problems together
• How to build resiliency and effective communication in your relationship

Resources from this Episode:

• Episode 204. 4 Facets of Stepparenting:  Defining Appropriate Roles and Responsibilities (Part 1)
• Episode 205.  4 Facets of Parenting:  What Bio-Parents Need to Know to Achieve Best Outcomes (Part 2)
• Episode 154. What practical and emotional shifts can you expect as you blend your family?
• Episode 134.  How to Make Good Decisions in Tough Situations and Stay Connected as a Couple
• Episode 59. Why are you stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance? 
• Episode 160. A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them Out
• Episode 167. Achievable Strategies to Make Your Marriage the Foundation of Your Blended Family 
• Episode 202. How to Break Free from Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy [with Ron & Nan Deal]
• Episode 187. Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress
• Episode 192. A Simple Process to Navigate Sensitive Conversations About Each Other's Kids
• Episode 147. Do sensitive conversations end up creating conflict in your relationship?
• Episode 203. How to Make Better Decisions and Solve Problems as a United Team
• Episode 79. 4 Conflict Communication Patterns That are Hurtful and Toxic to Your Relationship
• Episode 172. 2 Key Elements to Resolve Your Parenting Style Differences - And Get United
• Episode 139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences (The Trapped Teammate / Stranded Stranger Dynamic)

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