66. Blending Families: Building a New Life Together, Craig and Tiffany, Part 3.

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When two people find love after divorce, they bring not only their hearts but their history, children, and learned relationship patterns. This intimate conversation with Tiffany and Craig explores the beautiful complexity of blending families and building a relationship that's stronger precisely because of what came before.
The couple shares how they've learned to appreciate each other differently than in previous relationships. Craig notes, "Random acts of kindness, the little things she does for me without being asked—I'm highly aware of it now and let her know I see it." They've discovered the profound difference between relationships built on transactions versus genuine partnership.
Blending families as adults brings unique challenges. With seven children between them, they're navigating different expectations and healing timelines. Their respectful approach—"Dad, you go at your pace, we'll go at ours"—demonstrates the maturity needed when adult children process a parent's new relationship. Tiffany wisely observes, "I'm not their step-mom; I'm Craig's wife. I want to be their friend," recognizing that roles evolve differently when children are grown.
Perhaps most touching is how they maintain joy through difficulties. When paddleboarding against strong currents (literally and metaphorically), Craig looked over to find Tiffany "dancing and singing still" despite the struggle. "That's something I needed in my life," he reflects, "someone who says, 'this is a hard thing right now, but we're going to have fun doing the hard thing.'"
Their relationship reminds us that love isn't about getting it perfect; it's about finding the right person at the right time and building something beautiful together—complete with TL (Tell Last) compliment games, spontaneous adventures, and the freedom to simply be themselves.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to the Q&A Files (00:00:00)

2. Continuing the Second Marriage Series (00:01:03)

3. Appreciating Each Other Differently Now (00:04:40)

4. Blending Families: Challenges and Growth (00:12:32)

5. Navigating Relationships with Exes (00:22:41)

6. Balancing Old and New Family Traditions (00:27:12)

7. Looking Forward Together (00:29:49)

8. Finding Joy in Small Moments (00:39:59)

9. Final Thoughts and Reflections (00:48:39)

10. Episode Closing and Contact Information (00:59:34)