So have their parents, and if there is an attempt to get a blended family settled, then at least one of their parents has survived the aftermath of divorce and found a new relationship. In this circumstance, it’s often tempting to rush into a new marriage and blend two families without a lot of preparatory work or simply time. If you remember to take your time, you will find that it’s easier for everyone to grow accustomed to each other as well as grow accustomed to the idea of the new marriage.
Avoid Too Many Changes at Once: Blended families that have the highest success rate are led by couples that waited a couple years or more after their divorce before they remarried. When the new marriage follows too closely on the heels of the first, it can feel as if one drastic family change is being piled on top of another.
Don’t Expect to Fall in Love at First Sight with Your Partner’s Kids: Allow yourself some time to grow to love your new stepchildren. Get to know them. The affection and eventually, love, will develop over