EP30 - Working with the In-laws

07/12/22 • 31 min

“When you marry your partner, you marry the entire family.”

Who else has heard this phrase? While it can be tough to hear, there is so much truth laden in it. Our in-laws or the family we date/marry into can have a profound impact on our life, relationship, children, decisions, and so much more, for better or for worse. While navigating boundaries, personality differences, communication, differing expectations, and role changes with our in-laws can be incredibly difficult, you do not have to walk this journey alone. We are here to help!

Join us as we discuss in-laws, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We offer support to help you make the most of your relationships with your in-laws while also honoring your health, boundaries, and happiness. You can both have limits and find joy with one another! We detail ways to open communication, create respect in these relationships, and get your needs met with the least amount of tension possible. You can enjoy your new, secondary family, and we hope to show you how!

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Next Tuesday, we explore what it means to be OCD and tools to help! Later topics include: parenting, navigating finances as a partnership, self-acceptance, compassion in couples, OCD, neurodivergence, navigating milestones as a couple, and so much more!

For more updates and resources, follow us on Facebook at @RelationshipsInsideOutllc!
Some resources related to this episode:
1. 10 Tips for Dealing with In-Laws and Setting Healthy Boundaries
2. 10 Ways to Have an Easier Relationship with Your In-Laws
3. Setting Boundaries as Grandparents

“When you marry your partner, you marry the entire family.”

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EP29 - Overcoming Fear

Fear: the ultimate double-edged sword. Fear keeps us safe and alive yet can be debilitating and is not pleasant to feel. Fear can range from occasional occurrences to a daily shackle holding us back. Fear can include phobias, fears of connection and intimacy, fears of failure, fears of things going wrong, and distain for the uncertainty. In any case, fear can be incredibly challenging, but there are tools to make it easier to tackle. Tune in as we discuss how!

Join us as we wade into the waters of fear, unpacking what leads to fear, how common it truly is, the risks of fear, and tangible tools to work more effectively with our fear. Our fear responses can start as early as infancy and are informed by our lived experiences. Fear can range from minor annoyances to a daily battle. Fear does not have to be incapacitating, nor does it have to be the controller of our decisions. We can learn to adapt; let us tell you more it!

Next Tuesday, we talk about all things in-laws! Later topics include: parenting, navigating finances as a partnership, self-acceptance, compassion in couples, OCD, neurodivergence, navigating milestones as a couple, and so much more!

For more updates and resources, follow us on Facebook at @RelationshipsInsideOutllc!
Some resources related to the topic:
1. What is Fear?
2. How Fear Works
3. Top 7 Skills Necessary to Overcome Fear
4.. Healthy Ways to Face Your Fears

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EP31 - OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

“OCD.”

We often toss around this acronym freely and without true knowledge of what it means. We use it to describe people that we might also identify as “anal retentive,” “perfectionistic,” or “superstitious.” While there are some overlaps, there can be significant differences. Many of us can be particular, ritualistic, superstitious, or obsessive about certain things, though this does not mean we have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but rather perhaps have some OCD tendencies. Let us explain some differences and ways to help if you struggle with OCD or OCD tendencies.

Join us as we unpack OCD. We offer helpful information in identifying possible symptoms of OCD, illuminate why you may have OCD or OCD tendencies, the impact of OCD on relationships, and practical ways to reduce its impact on your life. While we can all face intrusive or unwanted thoughts, as well as automatic behaviors or fears, they do not have to dominate our lives. Let us help!

Next Tuesday, we unpack what gaslighting truly means and what to do next! Later topics include: parenting, navigating finances as a partnership, self-acceptance, compassion in couples, neurodivergence, navigating milestones as a couple, and so much more!

For more updates and resources, follow us on Facebook at @RelationshipsInsideOutllc!

Some resources related to this episode:
1. What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
2. Treatments of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
3. Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder