Dysfunctional Families

How to Celebrate a Headache-Free Christmas

By Lisette S

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Christmas in the religious form, is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus by being together with family. In these times people still come together as a family but also for the kids to enjoy receiving presents. But some relatives (cousins, ... more »

How to Cope While a Loved One Is Incarcerated

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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While a loved one is incarcerated, you may have to confront financial and emotional health issues. Here are some tips for coping... more »

How to Deal with a Narciccist in Your Life

By Audrey M. Brown

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I've lived with one (thankfully not my husband), I've lived across from one, and I've even had one in my family. Even if you have a difficult person in your life who isn't a textbook narciccist, you can learn from my experiences in dealing with ... more »

How to Deal With an Unpleasant Family Vacation

By kwsajdak

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Family vacations can be a lot of fun. They can also spell trouble. Like survivors stranded on a deserted island, unpleasant family vacations can make one feel trapped. With vacation time being scarce, the last thing you want to do is have a ... more »

How to Dodge Parent Claws

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Perhaps you are an only child, or simply the favorite child, whatever the reason your parents have their claws so deeply imbedded in your life you're suffocating. It seems your parents don't want to relinquish any control over your life. Even ... more »

How to Embrace a Bad Mood

By Amanda Ford

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It's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month for me. Why? No reason, really, other than your typical existential dread paired with antisocial feelings and a weighty boulder on my shoulder. Translation: I've been in a bad mood. ... more »

How to Forgive Your Parents and Get Along With Them

By Jade

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Everyone has a tendency to remember the bad things that have happened in their life; this especially pertains to one's childhood memories. For those of us that tend to blame our parents for one thing or another (or many), here are some tips to ... more »

How to Identify a Spousal Batterer

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Although a spousal batterer is most often a man, it can also be a woman. Look for the following signs if you suspect that someone is abusing his or her spouse... more »

How to Identify a Victim of Elderly Abuse

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Elderly people who are dependent on others for care can fall victim to physical, emotional and financial abuse or neglect. Here's how to spot potential problems... more »

How to know if there's "abuse" in your relationship.

By ABlackbear

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Not the most sunniest of articles, however, a lot of people does not know what constitutes abuse..therefore it is a much needed article... more »

How to Live a Good Life Without Good Family

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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If you come from a dysfunctional family, the group's behavior may be extracting a toll on you. Family members who regularly frustrate or discourage your efforts to live a happly life are inflicting stress on you, and that can lead to emotional ... more »

How to Obtain Protective Order for Domestic Violence

By ChristiB

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Are you the victim of domestic violence? Has your spouse or live-in partner subjected you to physical abuse or harassing verbal and emotional abuse that puts you in fear of imminent harm? If so, you may need to seek a protective order to protect ... more »

How to Practice Good Family Values

By Loqu

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Whatever has happened in the past, you can start today to make your family life happier. It does require some thought and work. You might even read a book on the subject. In the end, it boils down to treating others the way you would like to be ... more »

How to procrastinate

By John Wirchnianski

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Procrastination is very easy and simple. The hard part is knowing why and whether we want to stop procrastinating and well uh start pro-creating. Well, that too is simple. Becoming more creative and using our time wisely is the key. Relaxing is ... more »

How to Quotes To Help You In Life

By Leeanne

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This article contains quotes that are easy to understand and famous... more »

How to relieve clutter

By John Wirchnianski

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Eliminating clutter can relieve stress and bring freedom into your emotional self. Learn to Let Go of the mentality that you do not have enough. Ask tough questions why you are holding on to items that are really of no use... more »

How to speak your mind and win an argument

By Andre' J. Bolton

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Do you ever find yourself, getting ready to explode because someone always has something to say? or do you constantly get an argument with someone and somewhat feel upset because of what they said, keep reading this article for great tips... more »

How to Stop an Ex From Turning a Child Against the Other Parent

By crosswalk

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Relationships with ex spouses or ex significant others can be very difficult when there are children involved. This holds especially true when the ex is immature or is holding grudges. Unfortunately the ex may attempt to use the child or ... more »

How to survive in a household where you are unwanted

By Lucent

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It's not just wayward children, or alienated teenagers that may feel unwanted at home, numbers show and increase in growth among adult men and women who believe that their family members view them as expendable. Here are a few tips on surviving ... more »

How to Top Ten Worst things to Write in a Mother's Day Card

By chris200orbust

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She Gave Birth to You: Let's Treat Her Nice for Once This Mother's Day... more »

How to accept having a step mother or father that’s as young as you

By Lucent

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For loyal children, it's difficult to stomach your Dad's new smoking hot trophy wife, or your Mom's new 20 1/2 year old pool boy husband. Here are just a few simple tips to help you accept this change, and avoid disgust... more »

How to accept your parents getting a divorce

By Lucent

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Over 50% of U.S. marriages end in divorce, so what of the children produced by these broken families? Even young adults can feel a sense of bitterness at the news of their parents divorcing. Here are a few tips to make period go by easier... more »

How to Be a Loser

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Achieving greatness in life is a goal for many people; others aspire only to mediocrity. Then there are the real losers. If you want to be a loser but aren't sure where to get started, it's important to do your research. Without careful planning, ... more »

How to Be Happy

By celticeagle

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We all want to be happy but sometimes life stands in our way. These steps will help to put things in focus... more »

How to Be True to Yourself

By Treciagayle

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We must all be true to ourselves. If we are not true to ourselves we cannot be true to others. Unless we are true to ourselves, we can never find total happiness, peace, or fulfillment... more »

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