Do all bonds last forever? Relationships come in many different forms: family, friends, dating, and professional. They require certain factors to maintain the tie, such as communication, trust, and happiness. Some last a couple of weeks, months, years, or even forever; those relationships that last forever should never be cherished and never taken for granted. With that being said, family relationships have a higher chance of lasting forever than the other bonds.
My parents were raised very differently than I was. They had almost no freedom because their parents were strict and not very many opportunities to try different things, such as sports. That being said, one of the things my parents are proud of me for is becoming an athlete; I have …show more content…
It is acceptable for them to happen every once in a while, but it becomes a problem if it is often, especially if the reason is repetitive. Resolving fights, rather than leaving them with no closure, builds the bond in families. Every argument has a reason behind it; once it is clear to both sides, the healing process will be easier to begin (7 Steps for Mending a Family Feud). Making compromises prevents the same fights from occurring, as well. Members of the family should stop and think about how the others will be affected by the situation and look at it from “a bird’s eye view” (7 Steps for Mending a Family Feud). A strong relationship requires fairness; one person should not have to suffer while the other is stress-free. Listening to your family’s reasons may change one’s perspective in the argument. Lastly, swallowing one’s pride, choosing to forgive, and letting go of a grudge can make the relationship better, as well as oneself (7 Steps for Mending a Family Feud). One can help heal the controversies by being the bigger person; think about the future of the family. Is it worth it to keep arguing? Although disputes in the household are normal and may occasionally develop, it is how the family handles it that
My parents were raised very differently than I was. They had almost no freedom because their parents were strict and not very many opportunities to try different things, such as sports. That being said, one of the things my parents are proud of me for is becoming an athlete; I have …show more content…
It is acceptable for them to happen every once in a while, but it becomes a problem if it is often, especially if the reason is repetitive. Resolving fights, rather than leaving them with no closure, builds the bond in families. Every argument has a reason behind it; once it is clear to both sides, the healing process will be easier to begin (7 Steps for Mending a Family Feud). Making compromises prevents the same fights from occurring, as well. Members of the family should stop and think about how the others will be affected by the situation and look at it from “a bird’s eye view” (7 Steps for Mending a Family Feud). A strong relationship requires fairness; one person should not have to suffer while the other is stress-free. Listening to your family’s reasons may change one’s perspective in the argument. Lastly, swallowing one’s pride, choosing to forgive, and letting go of a grudge can make the relationship better, as well as oneself (7 Steps for Mending a Family Feud). One can help heal the controversies by being the bigger person; think about the future of the family. Is it worth it to keep arguing? Although disputes in the household are normal and may occasionally develop, it is how the family handles it that