As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we spotlight a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two families. Our hope is that by telling their stories, we’ll bring you closer to blended family bliss in your own life! Want to share your own story? Email us at divorce@huffingtonpost.com.
Fifteen years ago, single gal Angela Vassallo met and fell in love with the man who would become her husband. Not long after, she was introduced to his two young boys from a previous marriage. Angela’s the first to admit that figuring out what role she’d play in the household wasn’t necessarily easy, but with time, she and her new family figured it out.
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If you’re consistent with your boundaries, play fair and remain committed to your blended family, it will eventually pay off in ways you can’t even imagine. Just remember: don’t take things personally and choose your battles. Really, don’t make an issue out of every little thing. You have to learn to let some things go. This will not only help you in creating more respect and harmony in your blended family, it will help you keep your sanity, too!
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