Do you feel stuck managing boundaries with your spouse’s ex, especially when "kid-related" favors cross the line? In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, hosts Lori and David tackle a listener’s question about handling co-dependency from an ex, particularly when trivial requests (“Can you change my oil?”) are justified as “for the kids.”
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to communicate concerns about ex-spouse co-dependency using the practical “FBI statement” approach (Feelings, Behavior, Impact).
- Discover why “why” questions provoke defensiveness, and how to reframe conversations for better understanding.
- Bust myths about jealousy versus family boundaries in blended families.
- Explore real-world strategies to navigate kid-related favors, like changing the oil or helping with errands, without sacrificing your partnership.
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Takeaway:
Blending a family isn’t a one-time challenge; it’s an ongoing journey that requires flexibility, patience, and a good sense of humor as kids grow and life changes.
Nacho Parenting Testimonial:
“Nacho Parenting saved my sanity. I went from constant stress and fights with my partner to finally having peace in my home. Letting go of what wasn’t mine to carry gave me room to breathe.” ~ T.M., Stepmom of 3, Bio mom of 2
Listen now and be reminded that life is good when you Nacho!
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