No problem can be solved from the same consciousness that created it

Give up old beliefs and myths

Be a pioneer – all stepparents are pioneers

Get creative on how to deal with problems and challenges

Be clear about boundaries

Hold family meetings

Negotiate the rules of living together

No ‘trash talk,’ live with civility

Two handed approach – with difficult issues, think, "on one hand, I love you, and (not but) here is what I need to change"

Money is a business matter; keep the business relationship clean, away from the kids

Each partner should have some money his/her own

Money has little to do with love