9. Exhaustion.
When you’re in the trenches of life, parenthood, work, etc., you’re probably exhausted. When we’re exhausted or doing life at an unsustainable pace, we tend to have a short fuse. If you’re in an exhausting season of life, take a minute to read this “Encouragement for the Exhausted.”
#10 doesn’t impact every marriage, but for those marriage and families in this situation, there are an additional set of potentially stressful dynamics and challenges...
10. The unique challenges faced in “Blended Families”
Nearly half of all marriages face the challenges of a “blended family” (i.e. second marriages, step children, etc.). These dynamics can create a unique set of stressful challenges which can create tension and conflict. For more on this, check out my post on The 7 keys to a successful Blended Family.
#11 has become an even bigger problem with smart phones and social media...