As a blended family couple, it’s not uncommon to experience sexual pitfalls that bring additional stress to your relationship. How do you prevent physical intimacy issues and work through those that have shown up? 

In this episode, Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about how to build trust and emotional safety to overcome common pitfalls such as: the comparison trap, fear and insecurity from "ghosts" of marriage past, unlearning old rhythms of sexual practice and learning new ones, and lingering messages from prior sexual experiences that can inhibit healthy physical intimacy in marriage. In addition, you’ll understand more about the biblical view of healthy sexuality and why God established boundaries around it.

Show Notes and Resources
Make plans to join us at the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry! 
Check out where Ron will be speaking. 
Listen to or watch episode 30, 66, or 131 of the FamilyLife Blended Podcast
Send a donation and get a copy of The Smart Stepfamily Marriage 

As a blended family couple, it’s not uncommon to experience sexual pitfalls that bring additional stress to your relationship. How do you prevent physical intimacy issues and work through those that have shown up? In this episode, Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about how to build trust and emotional safety to overcome common pitfalls such as: the comparison trap, fear and insecurity from "ghosts" of marriage past, unlearning old rhythms of sexual practice and learning new ones, and lingering messages from prior sexual experiences that can inhibit healthy physical intimacy in marriage. In addition, you’ll understand more about the biblical view of healthy sexuality and why God established boundaries around it.
Show Notes and Resources
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<li>Make plans to <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/">join us at the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry</a>! </li>
<li><a href="https://smartstepfamilies.com/events/find-an-event">Check out where Ron will be speaking</a>. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyLifeBlended/podcasts">Listen to or watch episode 30, 66, or 131</a> of the FamilyLife Blended Podcast</li>
<li>Send a donation and <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/august-2024/the-smart-stepfamily-marriage/?cru_source=2403BP&amp;cru_medium=podcast&amp;cru_campaign=August2024">get a copy of The Smart Stepfamily Marriage </a></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

Stepfamily couples can experience sexual pitfalls that bring additional stress. Ron Deal & Gayla Grace talk about how to build trust & emotional safety to overcome the comparison trap, fear & insecurity, & other lingering messages that affect intimacy.

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