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

11/19/24 • 20 min

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.

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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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