2006-12-31 22:53:15 · 18 answers · asked by tabatha 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
What are you comparing your family to? Every family is unique in its own way. Lower your expectations and you won't be disappointed.
2006-12-31 22:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Crispy_Frog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if they are like 99.9% of all families in the world, they probably are so dysfunctional..... functionality is only one aspect of surviving within a family and growing up okay.... do you feel loved? do you feel relatively safe? is there one family member who will listen to you and be there for you if you really really need them?
You can be a pathfinder for your own way, and that of your family and those who come after you.... find a mentor; do some reading of autobiographies about people who have struggled in their early life and achieved balance and success in their adulthood; reconnect with the God of your early childhood-- find that wonder and beauty and faith again; set goals; take babysteps every day towards achieving your goals. Never give up!
Have a Happy New Year!
2007-01-01 06:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes when things go crazy you feel like you are the only person in the world going through this but trust me there are many more way more dysfunctional families
2007-01-01 06:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every body's family is dysfunctional, h*ll you should of been around my family,..you'd appreciate yours I 'll bet. The grass always look greener...
2007-01-01 06:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel that your alone, my family are the same. Most families are the same as yours,some are worst than others.
That show "Everybody Loves Raymond" well thats my family and millions of others too.
If you feel bad about it, seek some help, it might help you.
2007-01-01 06:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real question is to ask what is the definition of a functional family?
I doubt one exists - every family has their mysteries...
2007-01-01 07:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by Rai A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every family is dysfunctional. Its what families do. How boring would it be if they were'nt
2007-01-01 07:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by claire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ask myself that question a lot. I don't know what normal is. I don't think there is such a thing as a "normal" family. Everybody has their little idiosyncrasies, that's just life.
2007-01-01 06:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by Rocky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you deem dysfunctional?
2007-01-01 07:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by uniquechild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most families seem this way!
2007-01-01 06:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋