Do you have a good relationship with your family?

I had a good relationship with my mom and Dad but they have both passed. I was close with one of my older sister but she passed away earlier this year. I have 4 other sisters but we are not close at all.

It's not unusual to have misunderstandings in the family. We're all unique individuals and sometimes we clash, When I sense a family member has issues with me. I talk to him/her and ask him why he/she is behaving that way. Then I try to explain my side. I listen intently to what he has to say and try to see things in his/her perspective. Sometimes, I find something that was indeed unfair to her, and I also discuss it with him/her my issues. Talking it out with the person saved me a lot of pain and misery. Misunderstandings were cleared and our bonds were strengthened from getting to know more about each other's thoughts. Your father must have something he can't express freely, you could invite him to a weekend trip or a private lunch somewhere and talk to him or encourage him to tell you what's exactly troubling him about you. Many anger and pain have been resolved just by honest communication. Good luck.

It sounds like he could use some counseling. Anger can be very scary. Why do you think you don't have a good relationship with your family?

Yes, I have good relations with my parents. It's hard to live with stressed relations within a family. I understand your pain.

I do not sadly.

Family members should be there for each other , but nothing is perfect

I had a great relationship with both of my parents. Sadly, they both have passed. I miss them. I’m sorry to hear about the issues with your father. Has he given you a reason as to why he doesn’t like you?

That's so sad, I'm so thankful me and my family are in good relationship. We love and understand each other. Hoping your heart won't be affected with your family's unstable relationship.

I always thought I had a good relationship with my family, but now I don't know.

I’m sorry your dad is the way he is But he’s not likely to change. I also had an unhappy home growing up. If you’re of age you’ll have a better life moving out on your own. If you’re under age just keep a low profile and try not to anger him. Stay close to your good friends.

My family, yes we have a closed and strong bonding except our distant relatives.

I have a sister and we don't talk too. My dad- I love him but I cannot forgive him for one reason which I cannot state here. I absolutely love my mom though.

I have been living with my boyfriend for a year. I have good relations with my family.

Unfortunately my family didn't have a good relationship with me. I always felt something was wrong and I couldn't do anything as I was a little boy and couldn't go anywhere to save me from that environment. When I was 18, I was already in a good University and concentrated all my efforts on my studies and my job so, two years later, I managed to move on my own and live by myself since then. I remember I never went back to them to ask for anything and they never wanted to see if I was alright. Even though, I think we all should try and forgive the family, or whomever was in charge of our education. They knew what they were doing, because they were the adults of the relation, and they will have to face what they did. Now, they are all gone, only one aunt is alive. Somtimes she calls me, but sometimes it is still painful to remember all the pain they caused and I block myself.

I married at 18 years of age and never again lived with my biological family. I thank that was the best.