Family

My nerves were shot the afternoon before my big date with one of the prettiest girls I have ever laid eyes on. I found it hard to focus on my work as I was trying to plan out every detail…
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Where do you go when you must get away? Each and every person is asked this question at some point in their lives. It owes to the tragedy and subversive nature of things, which contends to allow all persons a…
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In today’s world, it is extremely important for families to have a night that they can connect, and be together.  It helps to keep parents connected to their children in a fun, relaxed environment, where there is no room for lectures…
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An educated piano teacher with a piano lesson business in her home greeted her new piano student to start beginner piano lessons. The new piano student and her mother were invited inside and the new piano student was led to…
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Family scavenger hunts can be exciting and engaging for everyone involved.  Younger children will love the thrill of knowing where to find a certain item and running to find it, older children will enjoy climbing a tree or reaching up…
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Board games are excellent for a great night of family entertainment. There are many out there to choose from and it can be difficult choosing one that the whole family can have fun with. Here are some good family games…
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When a parent imposes their own feelings toward a family member onto their children, they are making a huge mistake. This causes the child to view that particular family member with the same perspective in which their parent does, whether…
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When should someone seek family counseling? The answer to the question is not easy because each family is different. Unlike individual counseling, family counseling focuses on the family dynamics at work in the family unit. Family dynamics involves the relationship…
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We all have different types of family members who encompass the gambit of human behavior ranging from Christ-like in kindness and decency to the village idiot in the area of intelligence. Regardless of their position on the evolutionary scale, how…
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Problems in dysfunctional families end up being owned by the whole family if they are not claimed by someone and the blame game is played. Dads and moms are the key players, if they didn’t raise their family right they…
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Within your family, it is quite possible to encounter (at least one) narcissist. More often than not, narcissists are not even aware of their own narcissism, or even if they are, they are quick to excuse themselves over it. The…
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Some years ago, Luther Vandross, before his demise gave the world a song that eventually got an award for “All Time Best.” The title of the song in its simplicity carries an outstanding weight. “Dance with My Father” Got my…
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The age old issue of meddling relatives is something most people have battled with at some point in their adult lives. For goodness sake, there are even entire websites devoted to venting about horrible in-laws. IHateMyInLaws.com boasts, “In-laws, and the…
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Lies and secrets have destructive effects upon relationships amongst family members. Not only is trust, a delicate link forging the family bond, badly damaged, but the relaxing intimacy between family members is also destroyed. “I’m not upset that you lied…
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There are so many different ways that a home life can be bad. That is because every home is different. A bad home life, overall, is when you are no longer to feel relaxed or be yourself in your own…
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Poverty strikes many families all over the world and the impact that it brings with it is often severe. Long-term poverty puts much stress on families and affects children in all areas like development and personality. It also adds to…
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There are various times in most peoples’ lives when they need to turn to family members and relatives for assistance, comfort and advice. This kind of support is welcome when truly necessary or actively sought, but it can become intrusive…
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It is a sad truth that families which are dysfunctional can often not repair their problems. The deep-seated anger, frustration and negative memories can all make the concept of repairing a dysfunctional family a very tough endeavor to take on….
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What is considered a bad home life A bad home life consist of many things. It can be a home where your parents are always fighting and arguing or it can be a place a child is being sexually, emotionally…
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Imagined or real slights and hurts can cause rifts in family relationships that last for many years, sometimes a lifetime. Often the damaged relationship is between parent and child. Just as frequently siblings cannot forgive each other. It is hard…
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Parents’ attitudes towards life can make their child feel more secure, loved and happy. But they also have the power to make the child feel inadequate, unloved and incredibly unhappy. It is almost impossible to change the average adult’s mind…
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Having an alcoholic parent is very difficult, especially when that parent is your mother. Most of us grow up with an idea of what a mother should be, how they should act and react, how they should love and protect….
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You would be surprised how many families need counseling, including mine. It is human nature for something to be wrong and dysfunctional, but there is something dangerous when it is not addressed. I have been trying to get my family…
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Family conflicts can be so utterly stupid, yet be intensely painful to watch or, worse yet, be a part of.  Family are the first and most lasting influences we have, but, as we grow older and more independent, we start to realize…
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Too many jokes, movies and horror stories exist regarding “horrible” in-laws. While it may be true that some people are just plain hard to get along with, most in-laws are good people that are concerned about their kids. It can…
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While accepting your parents attitudes may make life easier for you you must first consider this, they are from a different generation and usually see things a lot differently than you. Their sense of morality is influenced by the time…
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Does the meaning of your name reflect who you are? Actually, for some people it does not make a lick of difference. While others plow through life resentfully mired in their feelings of having bad Karma with their name.  In…
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Some people view multi-generational family dysfunction as a generational curse on their family. These multi -generational family dysfunctions or generational curses can be remedied, once these dysfunctions are recognized and addressed by the immediate family members. There are too many…
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If you lie once, it is enough to leave a DEEP scar to that person and nothing can erase that scar no matter how hard you try. It is hard for me to believe you and seriously, your story has…
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Abuse has different effects on different people.  To break the cycle of abuse, the way each person deals with what happened to them deserves consideration. Abuse leaves individuals with low self esteem, this reduces their ability to function to their…
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