Family relationships are complex. We bring patterns of relating from our families of origin--positive and negative--to our marriages. Sorting out your own expectations from your family's desires can be a major undertaking. But it is a necessary part of leaving your family of origin so you can become a new family unit with your spouse. Here is an opportunity to sort out what patterns you want to bring into your marriage and what you want to leave in the past. Doing so will build a stronger bond between the two of you and enhance your relationships with your extended family as well.
