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		<title>Blended families take work to keep it as seamless as possible</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[appreciation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[controlling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cottage issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Red Flags]]></category>
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		<title>Al-Anon can help families and partners of addicts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[abandonment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acceptance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Addictions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bipolar disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blame]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[borderline personality disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Death]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disappointment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drug overdose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drugs and alcohol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional affair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grandparenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grief counselling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In-laws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loss of a loved one]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marijuana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PTSD]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[rude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spousal support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stillbirth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suicidal ideation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trauma]]></category>

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		<title>Deal-breakers are different for everyone</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/deal-breakers-are-different-for-everyone/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/deal-breakers-are-different-for-everyone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Commitment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[common-law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compromise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frustration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[humiliation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SAD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[satisfaction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spousal support]]></category>

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		<title>Parents share what they want their children to know, age appropriate</title>
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		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/parents-share-what-they-want-their-children-to-know-age-appropriate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boredom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[emotional support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[secret]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spoiled]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[truth]]></category>
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		<title>A parent&#8217;s job is to protect their children</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/a-parents-job-is-to-protect-their-children-2/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/a-parents-job-is-to-protect-their-children-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[alcoholics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[excuses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grandparenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loyalty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protective Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rejection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[respect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Step Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[step-grandchildren]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stereotype]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unhealthy Relationships]]></category>

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		<title>Many people tread carefully after being burned</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[accomodate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breakups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Commitment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dumped]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frustration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insecure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[judge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sexual identity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[timeline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ultimatum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[underappreciated]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Withholding Sex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work issues]]></category>

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		<title>When someone calls out for help, give it</title>
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		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/when-someone-calls-out-for-help-give-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[After an Affair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assertion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conflict resolution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exclusion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grandparenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In-laws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jeopardize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loss of a loved one]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[regrets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Separated]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suffering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[testing]]></category>
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		<title>Tech Neck is a legit concern. Do your exercises!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[companionship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crush]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[daily routine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dog park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dumped]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neck pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neglect]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[posture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PTSD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[quality time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[step-parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stretch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suportive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tech-neck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[worry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yoga]]></category>

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		<title>Sibs need to stick together</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dementia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pandemic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[party]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shame]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[step-children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stubborn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tipping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wills]]></category>

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		<title>We all want the best for our children</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aggression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blended Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grieving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obligation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[road rage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spectrum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[step-parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unhealthy Relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[verbal abuse]]></category>

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