How To Write A Dysfunctional Relationships Essay

Dysfunctional Relationships Dysfunction is defined as “Failure to achieve or sustain a behavioral normal or expected condition, as in a social relationship.” There are several dysfunctions such as bipolar, sexual, eating, brain, emotional, and personality just to name a few. Our book, An Invitation to Health defines dysfunctional relationships as “Characterized by negative and destructive patterns of behavior between partners or between parents and children.” Dysfunctional relationships exist in all walks of life; there is no exception regardless of financial status, social status, or academic status. Some dysfunctions are caused by one’s emotional behavior, or lack of social skills. Poor choices can negatively affect all those who are …show more content…
Emotional intelligence is defined as “The capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's emotions, to discriminate between different feelings and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior.” A passive person will not understand how to use his/her emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a vital necessity in a person’s life. The first step is to be mindful of the feelings of others and not to expect him/her to be perfect. Everyone makes mistakes and when someone does make a mistake one should help that person to correct the problem and not laugh, put down, or talk behind that person’s back. Help not hurt. Next, place yourself in the same position as the other person. When one places them self in the other person’s position then he/she can begin to understand, see and feel what the other person endured. Practice makes perfect. Practice being kind and compassionate to others and it will become a natural habit. Make it a priority to say kind words to others and then you will see a change for the better in you and