Dysfunctional Families

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By annechimp 0 comments
Your patience has run out and it is to the point where you would rather spend your holidays eating at the take-out counter of a fast food chain than remain seated across from your crazy relatives. No matter how hard you try to bite your tongue ... more »
By lisadee 0 comments
When you think of the Holidays do you think of warm moments by the fireplace with your family? Do calm family dinners make your heart smile? Does everyone in your family have perfect kids? Do you always find yourself giving and receiving the ... more »
By free2fly 0 comments
How to start the healing process when you are an adult survivor of child abuse... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 10 comments
Spousal abuse may take the form of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse and verbal threats of violence... more »
By kwsajdak 0 comments
Older siblings should be fun to grow up with. That is, of course, aside from the occasional teasing. But all kidding aside, older sisters take care of their younger brothers or sisters. But not all sisters are great. Some rat you out when you ... more »
By torque63 7 comments
Said or did something and you triggered the "Rage reflex" from your significant other... more »
By Andre' J. Bolton 1 comments
Do you ever face hardships from time to time? Well, all of the these elements of tough times are combined to help and assist your life. Wanna know how to overcome and win, keep reading..... more »
By zeldazeitgeist 0 comments
Moms. They love us and we love them, but sometimes they can be a bit overzealous. You can't make her change, but you can change how you handle her. Here are some tips on dealing with a mom who is driving you crazy... more »
By Leeanne 1 comments
This article contains quotes that are easy to understand and famous... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 0 comments
Are you made to feel responsible for your partner's behavior. "You made me angry so I couldn't help it," or "Well, if you wouldn't act so stupid, maybe I wouldn't have to point it out to you." Emotional abuse, unlike physical abuse, often goes ... more »
By Anish 0 comments
Reconciling with an estranged parent can be one of the most difficult actions in a person's life. Here's how to re-establish a relationship on your terms... more »
By Jorty 0 comments
If there is a person or persons in your life who drain the energy out of you, it may be time to remove their negative influences from your life. Here’s how... more »
By DebbieBarr 0 comments
If you are in a verbally or emotionally abusive relationship, you are not alone. People from all walks of life, all socioeconomic backgrounds and all educational levels experience verbal and emotional abuse. It is estimated that as many as 21 ... more »
By Jim Messina 1 comments
Do you find yourself having a hard time saying “no” to people? Do you feel that if you did say “no” that you would not be liked, be disapproved of, or be discounted by other people who are asking of you things you really do not want to say “yes” ... more »
By bpohlson 4 comments
From my own experiences family usually goes to family to ask for money. Also from my experience, family does not always pay back, and may use the "I'm family" card to try to get away with it. After years of my family using me for ... more »
By Jesse Schmitt 6 comments
While my current position is much tamer than ever before, I’d be a liar if I claimed the events of my childhood didn’t help shape the adult I’ve become. For this reason there are a number of precautions you can take so that you are able to ... more »
By lettysue 1 comments
I want to talk to God but how do I know he will listen? I've done so many bad things, I've made wrong decisions, I feel like I've blown it and I don't know why he'd even WANT to talk to me. Ever feel like that? You can talk to God and the best ... more »
By Ynot 0 comments
As a notorious and merciless big brother, I lived to tease and terrorize my little sister when we were younger. Learn these sure fire techniques to get a rise out of her... more »
By Garcia 1 comments
Society puts a lot of pressure on parents to pretty much always be right! As long as you are aware of that it is possible to win... more »
By Jim Messina 0 comments
Have you ever been told: Affirm Yourself? You probably have read to use self-affirmation when you want to lose weight, increase your self-esteem or control your temptations to fall into your addictive behaviors with drinking, food, sex, gambling ... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 0 comments
Parents will always love you, no matter how much trouble you cause. Being a good boy or girl is nice for everyone involved, but sometimes there is simply more fun in being a problem child. Spice up your life, and theirs, by cutting your own path ... more »
By Michael Motta 2 comments
"Splitting" is a psychological phenomenon thought to be a defense mechanism. The term was coined as such due to the person's splitting others into two (or more) persons in order to keep the "good" attributes of the other pristine and uncorrupted ... more »
By Ryn Gargulinski 0 comments
Some people just don’t get the hint it’s time to get off the phone. Fire engines may be screaming in the background while you tell them your house is ablaze, yet the person blathers onward. A series of simple tricks, ranging from the banal to the ... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 3 comments
The following information is based on materials from the Santa Barbara Domestic Hotline, the Shelter Services for Women, and the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women... more »