Loving someone unconditionally is a factor that could show if the love was even real in the first place. Star Jones, the well-known TV personality, lawyer, and journalist, has now announced to the world her new family with her husband, Ricardo Lugo, and his son, Jake.
Wholeheartedly, Star Jones accepted his partner’s child like her own. However, what truly sets this family apart from the rest is their unique personalities and interests. Aside from being blended right off the bat, they have something in them that makes them one of the most special dynamic families out there.
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Star and Ricardo reportedly first met through an online dating site. At first, they were hesitant to start the relationship, considering it was unexpected. However, when they finally met each other for the first time, they immediately fell in love with one another. Which eventually led to their engagement in 2017.
However, even before their official engagement announcement, Star had already seen Ricardo and his son, Jake, as her family. After divorcing her ex-husband, Al Reynolds, in 2008, Star has kept her dating life for quite some time.
However, in 2016, she officially announced her romance with Lawyer Ricardo Lugo during the 8th Annual Children’s Museum of the East End Family Affair in Bridgehampton, New York. During the event, Star referred to Ricardo and his son as her “family.” According to her, she sees Ricardo as her life partner with whom she will spend the rest of her life.
Aside from that, everyone also knows that the former View co-host never had any kids. Although she has been a mother figure to her nieces and nephews, it was such a lovely moment to see her loving a child that is not hers so wholeheartedly.
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While Star and Ricardo were still not married then, Star had already seen the two boys as her own family. With that said, a year after their engagement, they finally tied the knot in 2018. They had quite a blissful start, but just like any family, they also had a fair share of challenges to go through.
As a blended family, it was only given that Star would face a few hurdles, especially in navigating relationships with her stepchildren and managing different parenting styles. With all her best, she tries to do everything to form a strong family bond with her new family, especially Ricardo’s son, Jake.
There are some things that Star and Ricardo are doing to build a strong relationship with each other, considering they are still working things out as a family. Like any other blended family, the two have been trying to share their thoughts and feelings efficiently. Aside from that, they also listen to everything the other says, especially to Jake, who needs his parents’ guidance and understanding.
So, if you are having a hard time looking for a way to improve your communication and connection with your family, a simple everyday chat time with them over dinner would definitely do the job.
As a blended family, it is also crucial that each family member embraces their differences and learns to celebrate each other’s unique qualities. This way, everyone will be able to grow together and communicate a lot better.
Accepting a new parent might also be hard for stepchildren, so it is important to have a strong support system to guide and make them understand the situation clearly. This way, they will be able to open their arms to change.
With that said, you should make the Star Jones family your inspiration in building strong family relationships with your blended family, as they have all the answers for you. If you are still having difficulty finding the support you need to make your blended family thrive, visiting a family psychologist should also be one of your options.
