34 min

When Your In-Laws Step Over the Line: Help for Newlyweds (and Others!) in Establishing Boundaries Ep. 302 Love & Life with Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott

    • Society & Culture

In the midst of newlywed bliss, we often overlook the importance of presenting ourselves to our families and friends as a united front.



That is, until our in-laws begin to meddle and make inappropriate demands . . . 

Of course, we remain respectful of our parents and in-laws. Of course, we want to avail ourselves of their wisdom and guidance.

But, a young couple (or not-so-young couple) must demonstrate to their families (and to themselves) that their primary allegiance is to each other–NOT to their families of origin.

It’s a complex, difficult process which involves grieving the loss of former alliances. For example, a father and daughter may have always had a special bond–which is wonderful–but now, the daughter’s primary connection needs to be with her husband. 

Learn how to grieve these losses while simultaneously establishing healthy, appropriate boundaries with our families of origin. 

Elliott and I discuss all this and more in today’s episode! 



Sponsor: The Wellness Company

Website: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠

Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order!



Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson


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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/love-and-life-media/message

In the midst of newlywed bliss, we often overlook the importance of presenting ourselves to our families and friends as a united front.



That is, until our in-laws begin to meddle and make inappropriate demands . . . 

Of course, we remain respectful of our parents and in-laws. Of course, we want to avail ourselves of their wisdom and guidance.

But, a young couple (or not-so-young couple) must demonstrate to their families (and to themselves) that their primary allegiance is to each other–NOT to their families of origin.

It’s a complex, difficult process which involves grieving the loss of former alliances. For example, a father and daughter may have always had a special bond–which is wonderful–but now, the daughter’s primary connection needs to be with her husband. 

Learn how to grieve these losses while simultaneously establishing healthy, appropriate boundaries with our families of origin. 

Elliott and I discuss all this and more in today’s episode! 



Sponsor: The Wellness Company

Website: ⁠https://www.twc.health/lovelife⁠

Code: LOVELIFE for 15% off your order!



Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

Website: http://loveandlifemedia.com/

Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBook

Instagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson


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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/love-and-life-media/message

34 min

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