💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

6.21 – Moving in With Family or In-Laws: Setting Boundaries: Living with extended family can test a couple’s communication, privacy, and emotional resilience. Setting clear boundaries early prevents small irritations from escalating into conflict. Couples should discuss private spaces, household responsibilities, and how decisions will be made together. Presenting a united front shows mutual respect and prevents family members from dividing authority. It’s important to balance gratitude with assertiveness—acknowledging help while maintaining autonomy. Establishing boundaries is not about exclusion; it’s about protecting harmony. Couples who handle this transition with transparency and teamwork strengthen their unity under pressure. They learn to express needs without guilt and to prioritize each other’s comfort even in shared environments. Over time, healthy boundaries allow everyone in the household to coexist peacefully, transforming potential tension into collaboration and respect.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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