I really worry about the relationship with my family

May 26, 2012 9:29pm CST
Well, unlike most other families which own a close relationship among the members,my family members are keeping an almost strangers' among each other.that doesn't mean we do not love each other, it's just really hard for us to keep an intimate terms. Usually we don't talk very much even though we live together, because there is really hard to find a topic we all enjoy. i really want to do some improvement to that ,but i just don't konw how:(
4 responses
• Philippines
27 May 12
hi angela, those scenarios are typical to families who have children growing up on their teen years. i suggest that it is better to have family meal time, like dinner perhaps and start opening up by simply asking how their days have been or what food they would like to eat next dinner. And if you really want to do something to improve your family situation then be the first to talk to them even by starting with morning greetings like good morning, have a great day ahead, etc etc. Also, pray for your family :) take care!
27 May 12
Um, that sounds a good idea, I will try.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
27 May 12
Angela: welcome to mylot family. I think you may be from Philipines. If you empathise with others then you may be able to talk to their liking. Topics -- there may not be consensus on many but there must be a few topics where consensus may be there and you can talk on them only. If you help others they will feel happy. Similarly another member is willing to help, accept help,
27 May 12
well,actually,i am a Chinese. i am new here, there sre still a lot things for me to learn, and i am trying to do my best. thanks for your advise :)
@kukueye (1759)
• Malaysia
27 May 12
Start small , monthly meeting over dinner. - Start small and not hope for too much
PErsonally i think the way i am bought up i am not close with any of the siblings maybe because i am low self esteem and hurt too much in life , and wish not to be hurt by close siblings and wish to distance myself .Maybe i am not willing to face their questioning and also wish not to have their pity.Sometime , it is the parents who poison the sibling relationships with their critims.Maybe invite them out for a relaxing bbq or outings. Or start with dinners. Hopely without the parents.
• Indonesia
27 May 12
Actually I've been in that situation before. I live with my family but we just like strangers to each other, sometime we did not even met one another or not having conversation. It seemed that the only time we had conversation was when we argue or fight on something. That was a terrible situation, but then everything changed. I dont remember how it started but I left home and moved to another city, live by my own, I guess it was one of the factors that we started to miss and care for each other, especially then a natural disaster almost ruin my city, i was at other city that time and I was so freaked out, my parents called me almost each minute to tell me that everything is fine. I was unable to take flight back home that time so it was a sad moment. Im home and live with my family again, and everything is getting better, we have dinner outside sometime, my brother and I get along so well. What I meant to say is that dont wait for tomorrow to make a change, start to make a change from now, dont expect the situation to change by itself but you need to do something. Try to talk to your family and share what you feel inside, or go for vacation together and have a time bonding with family.