Bridges are wonderful things. They connect two separate entities and become a place in themselves. There now needs to be a bridge between two parts of your world. The two places can't 'merge their identities'. But it will be good to let a flow of traffic travel in both directions. Be glad of what's starting to change and evolve. Your situation is somewhat complicated, but it is also very encouraging. No matter how far apart two points of view, you can bring them closer together.