Be That

Blending Families Part 2

It's challenging enough to combine two people into one relationship, but adding the ingredient of kids can make a recipe for relationship stress. Blended and step families make up around 1 in 10 families. They face unique challenges that often lead to conflict, but with a little patience and a lot of love, a blended family can also experience a strength that's only found at the other side of great challenge. For Rachel, having three children to take care of meant she didn't want the complexities of a new relationship. So when an old friendship with Steven grew to something more, communication was vital to navigate the next steps of blending a family.