If it does what are some things that one can do to change how they act ?
2006-10-19 15:48:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
having lived with a dysfunctional family. i used what i experienced as a tool in not what to do in my life. and i can honestly say my life is greatly improved because of it. my world and enviorment is so much better, and different that i now find i have very little in common with my family. use your past as a tool to make you a better person. and remember that everything we do as a person has an effect on someone else.
2006-10-19 16:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What a question ????? Most certainly. Spend some time away from them, mind you most of the world is dysfunctional, it's all down to degrees and reading some of these questions and especially some of the answers, the levels of intelligence are very low. The more time spent with intelligent people the better and the better your life style. Mental stimulation and being around people who mentally stretch you make you a better brighter individual. And then you shall die anyway, sometimes there is just no winning eh ?
2006-10-19 22:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you realize that you're family is dysfunctional, then you can realize that you don't want to be like them. Some people use dysfunctional families as an excuse to get away with things. If you know better, then you won't be socially challenged or whatever.
2006-10-19 23:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most american families are dysfunctional, psychiatrists say. Family life shapes how you interpret other peoples actions or what they say. Be willing to accept that people are aliens from another world that you want to understand, it gives you an open mind towards others.
2006-10-19 22:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dysfunctional family can definitely affect how we act socially. I good way to compensate is to expose yourself to functional families and find role models within them whom you attempt to emulate.
2006-10-19 22:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by AnswerBlaster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. childhood experiences are usually your first relational experiences...which ultimately become a sort of template for futue relationships. I don't think it's easy to change how THEY act, but you can certainly change how YOU act in recognizing the things that you don't want to have and making efforts to change. It's not easy, but it can definitely happen. Sometimes a therapist can help one deal with such struggles...
2006-10-19 22:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by vanillaspice 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has changed the way I interact with people. I can be a bit kidish and sometimes a little shy. You just have to pick up examples outside of your family and try to emulate who you want to become.
2006-10-19 22:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by fancy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It affects all of our relationships, the way we perceive the world, and how we respond. The way we change? Make a conscious effort and determination that we will change no matter what. It is up to the individual and how much they desire to make their lives better.
2006-10-19 23:21:28 · answer #8 · answered by Just me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-10-19 22:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be better than all the members in your family
2006-10-19 22:49:21 · answer #10 · answered by EJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋