FamilyLife Blended®

Ron, I’m marrying a man with adult children. I suppose our family transition will be easier since we have an empty nest, right? Ah, well…

Each year thousands of single parents who have empty nests marry. What they don't realize is adult stepfamilies have just as many adjustments to work through as do younger stepfamilies. When an adult child is complaining that home just doesn’t feel like home anymore the biological parent feels caught between the new spouse and their child. Find out what the other people need and ask God for a heart of understanding. I think you’ll be more gracious and compassionate with one another that way.