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How To Balance The Needs Of Your In-Laws, Your Parents, and Your Own Family

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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

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131 episodes

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Manage episode 450955909 series 3545275
Content provided by Whitney Goodman, LMFT and Calling Home. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Whitney Goodman, LMFT and Calling Home or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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

  continue reading

131 episodes

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