{"id":5267,"date":"2020-11-27T11:42:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T11:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svmarriagecoun.wpengine.com\/?p=5267"},"modified":"2020-11-23T13:44:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T13:44:30","slug":"family-problems-what-can-you-do-when-your-family-brings-out-the-worst-in-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/family-problems-what-can-you-do-when-your-family-brings-out-the-worst-in-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Problems: What Can You Do When Your Family Brings Out the Worst In You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a perfect world, your family would be your primary network of support, keeping you calm during stressful times, pulling you out of the darkness and standing by your side when the world turns its back on you.<\/p>\n

But the world isn\u2019t perfect, and neither is your family.<\/p>\n

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Family estrangement is more common than most people think. A survey of college students, graduates, and young professionals in northeastern cities found that at least 17% of them had experienced family estrangement<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are various reasons for family estrangement, including parents\u2019 interference in their child\u2019s life (and relationships) and the child\u2019s recognition of toxic behavior in the family. Everyone\u2019s parents are perfect when they\u2019re younger, but as a child grows, they begin to realize that their parents are quite flawed.<\/p>\n

When families bring out the worst in children, they may decide to distance themselves as they grow older.<\/p>\n

If your family tends to bring out the worst in you, here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n

Identify the Problematic People<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Unhappy<\/p>\n

Most people will have at least one person in their family with whom they see eye-to-eye; if it\u2019s not their parent, they can still make an effort to stay connected with those who aren\u2019t completely hostile.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re conditioned to look out for family members, even when they\u2019re not always good to us. It helps to maintain some family ties to prevent feeling completely alone.<\/p>\n

If there are some people in your family that you can maintain a relationship with, make a genuine effort to be in their lives.<\/p>\n

Let Go Of Toxic People<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some people enjoy seeing the ugliness in you and may provoke you just to get a reaction. They\u2019ll go out of their way to prove that you are the \u201cmonster\u201d they think you are and bring out the worst in you<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have such people in your life, it\u2019s best to distance yourself from them.<\/p>\n

Family Therapy<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s even a sliver of hope that you and your family members can work things out and prevent estrangement, consider seeing a therapist as a group. Family mediators can get all members to speak openly, address unresolved problems, and resolve conflicts.<\/p>\n

Azizeh is a family therapist\u00a0who can help you and your family work through issues that are causing you to drift apart. She also provides family mediation<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for divorcing couples with kids.<\/p>\n

You can schedule an appointment<\/u><\/a>\u00a0online or call (650) 206-9973 free 20-minute phone consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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