Ghost Busting
Terri’s first husband had an affair. She came home one day to discover he had packed his stuff and moved in with a woman half his age. The fallout from…
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Ron Deal
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Ron Deal is a marriage and family author, conference speaker, and therapist. He is founder and president of Smart Stepfamilies™ and director of FamilyLife Blended™, the ministry initiative of FamilyLife® to stepfamilies.
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Dating and the Single Parent
Purpose in Dating Does your dating have purpose? What do you mean, Ron? Isn’t the purpose of dating to find the right person—my soul mate? No, it isn’t. Let me…
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The Blame Game
When stepparents and stepchildren struggle to connect or have a strained relationship, family members naturally look for something, or someone, to blame.
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Conquering Stepdad Mountain
Here are best practices of Smart Stepdads, young and old, new and veteran. Consider how you might implement them into your climb.
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How to Cook a Stepfamily
Unrealistic expectations often set couples up to overcook their stepfamily.
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Adding Significance to Your Marriage
Stepfamilies don’t have a family tree — they have a family forest!
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Managing the Fires of Conflict in Marriage
Stop the fires of conflict from raging in their marriage…
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