A blended family, also known as a stepfamily, is a family unit composed of two people with children from previous relationships coming together to start a new family.
In this article, we will lay out the most common challenges faced by couples and children in blended families, including issues related to blended family finances and techniques to resolve them successfully.
Relationships can become complicated when exes are involved. Biological parents have a right to be involved in their children’s lives, but this can cause tension and strained relationships with your new spouse.
Watching your step-children not accept you like they love their biological parents can breed resentment and insecurity, as step-parents may compare themselves to biological parents.
Being part of a new family can cause an identity crisis in young children. As they live and grow closer to a step-parent, there might be feelings of confusion or betrayal toward their biological parent.