Family Relationships are Complex. We bring the patterns of relating-positive and negative-to our marriages. Sorting out our own expectations from our family's desires can be a major undertaking. But it is a necessary part of leaving our family of origin so that we can become a new family unit. Here is an opportunity to sort out what you want to bring into your marriage from your past and what you want to leave behind. Doing so will build a stronger bond between the two of you and enhance your relationships with your extended family as well. Book jacket.