Stepfamily-courtship Danger Signs Millions of average U.S. stepfamily couples re/divorce or endure daily misery because they didn't know their risks and made unwise commit-ment choices. Common RED LIGHTS: |
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Partners and/or ex mates having many of these false-self traits Excessive urgency to cohabit and/ or re/wed - dating less than 18-24 months. A bioparent saying "My child/ren will always come first with me." Recent or chronic major ex-mate hostility and conflict. Assuming significant stepfamily-member dislikes or antagonisms will improve. Many recent major life changes A history of unsuccessful or no intimate adult relationships. Prior romantic/sexual affairs. Any co-parent having major debts. |
Partners ignoring self-improvement Les-sons 1 thru 7 or equivalent Past or current ex-mate court bat-tles and/or police involvements Past or current adult or child ad-dictions. Kids with major health, school, social, and/or parental problems Co-parents keeping major secrets Partners often avoiding conflicts and repressing emotions Any co-parent denying their step- family identity and what it means. A partner ignoring major doubts or ambivalence about re/marriage |
The more of these signs courting couples have and ignore, the higher their odds of eventual psychological or legal re/divorce. |