Forming a committed couple relationship marks the beginning of a new family. The make up of our ‘extended family’ changes and the number of people we are connected to widens. Extended family refers to all those we are related to beyond the nuclear family. The connections and bonds between family members will naturally vary and can become even more complex when there is separation, divorce and re-partnering. Our family of origin is at the core of our extended family and will have influenced and shaped us for both good and bad. Identity and a sense of belonging is first experienced … Continue reading Extended family issues