tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post6444474655748966646..comments2024-03-27T11:13:34.520-05:00Comments on The Dunamis Word: Right Relationships & The Restoration Of Marriage Pt. 4Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-46497712945675042782016-03-23T09:11:41.814-05:002016-03-23T09:11:41.814-05:00The establishment of healthy boundaries is essenti...The establishment of healthy boundaries is essential to any relationship and especially marriage. Often, in-laws, believe that they should have special access because of relationship and many times abuse their closeness to the situation to drive wedges between those in a primary relationship. In these cases, I believe that the married individuals must come together, establish rules and boundaries and be willing to make the preservation of the marriage the #1 priority. <br /><br />No one, not even Momma, has the right to intrude. Now with that said, the couple SHOULD NOT include Momma either...There comes a day when the couple must realize, that they TWO must walk through some issues together, alone (with one another) no matter the outcome, good bad or ugly!<br /><br />Don't withdraw the welcome of family and simultaneously need them to "do" or be there...from babysitting on down, if we don't want in-laws or extended family involved, them make your own path. <br /><br />So in summary:<br /><br />Discuss difficulties with spouse & establish healthy boundaries and boundaries that honor God and preserve the relationship<br />Make those boundaries known to in-laws & stick to them when challenged<br />Make your own path through trial without the assistance of in-laws<br />Be willing to make adjustments based on the needs of the family going forward. <br /><br />Hope that addresses the issue. If not, please let me know. <br /><br />Thanks. District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-84338073130842446392016-03-22T22:27:54.613-05:002016-03-22T22:27:54.613-05:00What of in-laws who do the same. Intrude in the s...What of in-laws who do the same. Intrude in the same manner as you describe in this article and are aware of biblical scripture regarding marriage and don't care. What then when they feel they have a right to intrude? Chris Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03708294307216988125noreply@blogger.com