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The Third Wheel In Your Marriage: When In-laws Just Can't Cut the Cord

The Third Wheel In Your Marriage: When In-laws Just Can't Cut the Cord

Update: 2025-02-18
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Are your in-laws a little too involved in your marriage? Do you or your spouse feel like you're competing for attention, struggling with boundaries, or dealing with a parent who just won’t let go? You're not alone!

In this episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage, we dive into the challenges of unhealthy parental attachments—when in-laws mean well but unintentionally create tension, division, and conflict in a marriage. We’ll help you recognize the signs, understand the impact, and most importantly, set healthy boundaries without starting a family feud.


What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Common signs of unhealthy parent-child attachment in marriage
✅ How this dynamic creates loyalty conflicts and weakens connection
✅ Biblical wisdom on leaving and cleaving (Genesis 2:24 , Mark 10:7)
✅ Practical strategies to set firm but loving boundaries
✅ How to redirect in-law relationships while protecting your marriage
✅ What to do when boundaries are ignored or met with resistance

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The Third Wheel In Your Marriage: When In-laws Just Can't Cut the Cord

The Third Wheel In Your Marriage: When In-laws Just Can't Cut the Cord

Duane and Nadine Stewart