Ghosts of marriage past—triggers from past hurt that we carry into a new relationship—are common for blended family couples. But emotional ghosts don’t just appear from relationship baggage. We can be triggered by childhood wounds, grief, or other hurts that leave a residue on our heart and create hypersensitivity to getting hurt again. As a result, we guard our heart and resist vulnerability in our relationships.

In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Gayla Grace about how to recognize our ghosts and take responsibility to move past our fears. Ron and Gayla both share ghosts they’ve wrestled with and how to have conversations with your partner that build trust in your relationship.

Show Notes and Resources
Register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry!
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Ghosts of marriage past—triggers from past hurt that we carry into a new relationship—are common for blended family couples. But emotional ghosts don’t just appear from relationship baggage. We can be triggered by childhood wounds, grief, or other hurts that leave a residue on our heart and create hypersensitivity to getting hurt again. As a result, we guard our heart and resist vulnerability in our relationships.
In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Gayla Grace about how to recognize our ghosts and take responsibility to move past our fears. Ron and Gayla both share ghosts they’ve wrestled with and how to have conversations with your partner that build trust in your relationship.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/">Register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-marriage/">Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily Marriage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://donate.familylife.com/july-2024/in-their-shoes/?cru_source=2406BP&amp;cru_medium=podcast&amp;cru_campaign=BlendedPodcast">Make a tax dedecutible donation and get a free gift!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3uqAYX8EE5-rlD9PMy1DFnEHBR8Wt7">Watch Women &amp; Blended Families on YouTube</a></li>
<li>Call and leave a message with your podcast suggestions: 407-826-2606</li>
</ul>

FamilyLife Blended® provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them. Join Ron L. Deal, LMFT, LPC as he and his guests discuss a wide variety of marriage, family, and relationship topics related to blended families.

Timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families with Ron Deal, LMFT, LPC.

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

Ghosts of marriage past—triggers from past hurt—leave a residue on our heart that creates hypersensitivity to being hurt again. Ron Deal speaks with Gayla Grace about dealing with relationship baggage, moving past fear, & building trust in relationships.