In-law relationships can be some of the most emotionally complicated relationships we navigate - even when everyone has good intentions.

In this episode, Jen Funk, Life and Relationship Coach, explores why relationships with in-laws feel so hard and why marriage changes family dynamics in ways most people don’t expect.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation focused on understanding - not blame.

You’ll hear:

• Why marrying into a family can feel vulnerable and emotionally charged

• Common struggles daughters-in-law and sons-in-law experience

• Why parents and grandparents often struggle with changing roles

• How fear, grief, and loss of identity can show up as control or jealousy

• Why trust and feeling respected matter so much in extended family relationships

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt:

• uncomfortable around their in-laws

• unsure where they belong in their partner’s family

• caught between family expectations and their marriage

Part 2 will focus on the critical role of the adult child in this dynamic, as well as boundaries, responsibility, and what actually helps when in-law relationships don't feel good.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to like and follow the show so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For moresupport, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 Simple Habits to Improve Your Relationship Today,and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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Travel isn’t just about getting away - it’s one of the most powerful relationship tools we have.

In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk sits down with travel advisor Jennifer Sullivan to explore why travel brings us closer - to our partners, our kids, our friends, ourselves, and even the world around us.

We talk about:

• why couples often reconnect faster when they travel together

• how family travel shapes kids’ perspective and values

• why friend trips support mental health and identity

• the rise of solo travel and why it’s so empowering

• how travel builds empathy, gratitude, and compassion

• and how to plan meaningful travel - even without unlimited time or money

If you’re craving more connection in your relationships, this conversation will help you see travel in a whole new way.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleHabits to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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Relationship goals don’t have to mean fixing something broken.
In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, certified life and relationship coach, Jen Funk, explores how to set meaningful relationship goals for the New Year - whether you’re married, dating, parenting, navigating friendships, or working on your relationship with yourself.

Most people set New Year’s goals for health, productivity, or career, but rarely for the relationships that shape daily happiness, emotional safety, and connection. This episode walks you through a simple, realistic framework to create more connection, ease, and closeness without pressure or perfection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to set relationship goals that actually stick

• Why intention matters more than big resolutions

• What to do if your partner isn’t on board with change

• How one person can begin shifting a relationship dynamic

• Simple habits that create more connection, fun, and emotional closeness

This episode is for anyone who wants their relationships to feel better - not because things are falling apart, but because they want to be more intentional in the year ahead.

If you’re looking for relationship advice, marriage help, communication tools, or emotional connection strategies that feel grounded and realistic, this episode is for you.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleHabits to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspirationsent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.