Dynamics That Make Family Relationships Difficult

GIF Podcast

Your closest family members—mothers, fathers, siblings—can provide a lifetime of social support. They can help you rejoice in your victories and console you when you're down. Even so, there will inevitably be arguments and misunderstandings. Minor family conflicts are common, and they usually resolve themselves on their own or with some constructive communication. Other disagreements, on the other hand, can be far more serious.

You may have an extremely critical father who causes you anxiety. At family gatherings, perhaps a sibling's jealousy is a frequent cause of friction. Perhaps you believe that a new in-law's domineering manners causes unnecessary turmoil.

Family connections can become long-term causes of irritation and pull relationships apart in circumstances where anger and destructive behaviors develop.

We discuss these in-deep today