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Keep the Peace With the People Around You.
20 lessons · 5 themes · practical tips in every lesson
Handle parents, in-laws, friends and old relationships with respect and calm.
THEME 1 · 4 LESSONS
Meet the Family
Make a good first impression.
LESSON 01
Meet the Parents Without Panic
40 Tips
LESSON 02
Be Kind and Be Yourself
40 Tips
LESSON 03
Learn Family Customs
40 Tips
LESSON 04
Win Over the Family Slowly
40 Tips
THEME 2 · 4 LESSONS
Handle In-Laws
Keep it respectful.
LESSON 05
Respect Without Giving Up Your Needs
40 Tips
LESSON 06
Handle Opinions You Did Not Ask For
40 Tips
LESSON 07
Stand as a Team With Your Partner
40 Tips
LESSON 08
Talk to Your Partner About Their Family
40 Tips
THEME 3 · 4 LESSONS
Friends and Social Life
Share your world.
LESSON 09
Blend Your Friends Together
40 Tips
LESSON 10
Handle a Partner Who Dislikes Your Friends
40 Tips
LESSON 11
Keep Friendships Alive
40 Tips
LESSON 12
Handle Exes and Old Flames
40 Tips
THEME 4 · 4 LESSONS
Holidays and Events
Plan with calm.
LESSON 13
Share Holidays Fairly
40 Tips
LESSON 14
Plan Visits Without Stress
40 Tips
LESSON 15
Set Limits on Visits
40 Tips
LESSON 16
Handle Family Drama at Gatherings
40 Tips
THEME 5 · 4 LESSONS
Hard Family Situations
Protect your peace.
LESSON 17
Handle a Difficult Parent or In-Law
40 Tips
LESSON 18
Support Each Other Through Family Stress
40 Tips
LESSON 19
Set Rules for Money and Favours
40 Tips
LESSON 20
Heal Family Rifts Gently
40 Tips
Ideas in this topic come from
- Boundaries (Henry Cloud and John Townsend)
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work (John Gottman)
- Mothers Who Can’t Love (Susan Forward)
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace (Nedra Tawwab)
- Crucial Conversations (Kerry Patterson et al.)
Tips are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.
