Wednesday, June 17, 2015

TGD RELATIONSHIP CORNER - BLENDED FAMILIES

Good day ladies. How are you doing? I have a fictional account of a true life story I'll like us to deliberate on.

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Sharon has been praying for a life partner. Suitor after suitor has come but her pastor has told her that they are not the ones for her. Finally, Kingsley comes along and she talks to her pastor about him. Kingsley is a widower with grown kids. He claims that he heard that God tell him that Sharon is his wife. Sharon's pastor also confirmed that Kingsley is the "One".

 

Sharon does not mind being married to Kingsley but her challenge is with his children. She can't honestly love them as her own. She feels they'll always compete with her for Kingsley's affection. Already, there is a very close bond between Kingsley and one of his daughters, Kate.

 

Can we talk about blended families? A blended family is one where one or both of the spouses have children from another relationship (previous or extra-marital).

 

1. Is it okay to refuse to marry a man because he is a widower?

2. If one chooses to marry a widower, what kind of questions should she ask before exchanging vows?

3. How should a lady deal with her step-children, particularly the ones that are really close to the father? Please share tips that can help manage these relationships 4. How should one relate with her stepmum? Please share tips that can help manage this kind of relationship.

 
Please share your views, experiences and even scriptural references.

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