Priorities in the Blended Family
In more than thirty years of counseling with blended families, I’ve learned that not every family is successful at “blending”—especially when it comes to the priorities of the marriage and children.
A marriage is more than just the union of a man and a wife. It’s also a complicated merger of families. From raising your children to dealing with in-laws, find out how to navigate these often-treacherous waters.
In more than thirty years of counseling with blended families, I’ve learned that not every family is successful at “blending”—especially when it comes to the priorities of the marriage and children.
A man’s greatest need is to be honored, especially by his wife. Almost any woman is willing to honor a man who succeeds and is doing well. What separates a mature wife from the rest is how she responds when her husband fails.

When someone is dominant in a marriage it affects the entire family. Nearly every relationship has some level of dominance present. As we understand how dominance destroys intimacy, we can recapture the happiness and joy that we experienced at the beginning.

Whether you have been married one day or fifty years, anger is inevitable. Even though it’s easier said than done, disarming anger can become a fulfilling and essential part of your marriage.