What Makes a Happy Family?
What Makes a Happy Family?
Integrity of the Home
While a family starts out with a marriage it requires additional building blocks to turn the marriage into a happy family. One main ingredient is that of love. Love creates a family bond that will usually last a life time. Though sometimes these bonds can be broken and this causes a family to fall apart.
As a parent you teach your children how to love by demonstrating affection with your spouse. This means having a cuddle on the couch, looking after them when they are sick or hurt, and just being there for each other.
Of course there will be times when family members disagree and that is all part of having a healthy relationship. Being part of a happy family means that the family can get through these times and come out smiling.
When things go wrong a happy and strong family will know when to leave the person alone for a while. They will understand that shouts of frustration are not directed at them personally. But, best of all, they will be there to pick this person up when the time is right.
During your daily routines you need to be aware of your choice of words. The wrong words can easily disrupt any family. Do not be quick to judge and don’t put people down with uncaring words. Communication is one of the keys to a happy family, don’t let badly worded conversations destroy this.
Members of a happy family also know that telling the truth is important. This may mean telling your daughter that she really doesn’t look great in that outfit. Or it might entail telling your spouse that you need some quiet time alone for a change. Telling the truth does not hurt a person. It is the lies and playing with a person’s emotions that hurts.
A happy family knows that they are expected to show up at family events, and happily do so. They also understand the importance of spending time with each other. Having quality time together helps to strengthen family bonds and reinforces the message that they are not alone.
If you feel that your family is not as happy as they should be, use the advice in this article and start showing your family that you truly care about them.
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