Developing a strong sense of self is essential for building healthy, resilient relationships. In this clip Coventry Edwards-Pitt explains how individuation fosters trust and strengthens family bonds, particularly between partners and in-laws. This insight ties directly to the broader conversation in Family by Choice: How to Create Trust With and For In-Laws, where Coventry explored the dynamics of welcoming new members into the family and cultivating trust across these evolving relationships. Individuation—knowing who you are and where your boundaries lie—emerges as a cornerstone of creating trust not only with a spouse, but also with in-laws, who often bring new perspectives, values, and traditions into the family enterprise.