Staying Close in Remarriage

By Ron Deal · July 7, 2021

Published in Families, Communication, Discipline, Family Conflict, Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Values

When people ask me a blended family, stepparent or remarriage question, I often tell them to take out a pen and write two words: Ron…

Grafting: A Painful but Beautiful Process for Blended Families

By Ron Deal · August 15, 2018

Published in , Family Conflict, Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting

Grafting: A Painful but Beautiful Process for Blended Families Ever wonder what others would write on your grave marker if they had to sum up…

Staying Close in Remarriage

By Ron Deal · June 28, 2017

Published in , Communication, Family Conflict, Family Life, Guest Posts, Marriage, Parenting

Blended family living can create a unique barrier called “third party thorns” that often prevent couples from experiencing intimacy. Healthy couples find ways to stay close.