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Marrying a person who has kids can be an exciting experience. One of the most common issues their partners have is how to treat their stepchildren. Should they be nicer, a little tougher or more strict? Or should they completely ignore their existence? Trying to build a great relationship can be difficult, but, it doesn't mean it's impossible.

Here are some tips that can help kickstart a bond between you and your stepchildren.

Don't overdo anything

Your honeymoon may have been very romantic- going from place to place, having fun, and sharing the best moments. There was always something to do, places to go to, surprises and a lot more. Unlike the real world where there's so much work, they are one of the best fantastical dreams come true. So it's understandable why you should feel blue after such an ecstatic experience. 

The most crucial times in a marriage is when you cannot guarantee the happiness in your relationship anymore. In this case, before you completely let go, you should see a counsellor. There are so many red flags you should look out for before choosing this resort. If you're currently going through a marriage crisis, here are signs you should look out for.

Heartbreaks are rough and can drag the earth from under your feet; it is really weird how someone you will initially kill for turn around and become someone you wish to mentally kill and destroy. It makes you not want to ever date again but contrary to what you are feeling, you can survive a heartbreak the only difference between you and someone else is the healing time. 

Here are 8 amongst many ways to get over an extremely painful heartbreak. 

Before a serious relationship or marriage, couples tend to go to the moon and back for each other but afterwards, they tend to relax and think 'why stress myself, I already have him/her and we are in love?'

Sometimes, forever isn't the plan with your partner. A lot of times, you may have this hunch or the urge to leave the relationship. But you can't grasp what it is exactly. While this may be a tough choice, making the best decision for yourself is what matters. Here are the signs you need to look out for before ending the relationship. 

You're fantasising about someone else  

Making decisions about having a baby as newlyweds vary. Some may decide to have a child years after their wedding and others, almost immediately. Whatever category you may fall in, here are some of the things you should prepare for before having your first child. 

• Mental preparation

You have been asked out on a date or you did the asking you have to make sure that the first meeting is beautiful and memorable and the way to do this is to enjoy the company and not make your date feel like they are being interrogated by the CIA with a touch of desperation. As much as you want to know everything about your date, it is important to have it at the back of your mind that this is just the first date and if successful it can lead to another. 

Marriage isn't the epitome of perfection. You and your spouse are bound to make mistakes. Even at this, there are some mistakes you can easily avoid. Understanding this will make it easier to have a long-lasting healthy relationship. So before everything gets complicated, check out these common mistakes and why you should avoid them. 

Domestic violence is a global pandemic and it's a more common experience in women; research states 1 in 3 women are affected in their lifetime. If you're in a relationship or plan on being in one, look out for the red flags. For married people, it may take years to realise that there's an abusive act in their marriage.