BRIDGE BUILDING #3. If your stepchildren are open and seem to want physical affection from you, don’t leave them disappointed. If, however, they remain aloof and cautious, don’t force yourself on them. Respect their boundaries, for it often represents their confusion over the new relationship and their loss from the past. As time brings you together, slowly increase your personal involvement and affections. Together you can forge a workable relationship that grows over time. #MergedFamily
