Ways To Resolve Family Issues

You can't have much family fun if there is dissension among family members, especially if you have in-laws who love to have a say in almost everything that goes on under the roof. Mothers-in-law can be a real pain in the butt but they can be very helpful sometimes.

A successful marriage is the cornerstone of a stable society and where you find soaring divorce rates, it goes without saying that that society is on its way out—as went Rome and now western civilization. Don't take my word for it, have a look around and observe what is happening around you in families and society.  I have written up recently about the global and US divorce stats which is no pretty picture. These stats spell disaster in the long term future for your kids.

The answers are simple enough. In any dispute between you and your spouse, your mother or father-in-law, your kids, fights over money or suspicions of infidelity can be resolved without a lot of sweat providing you are willing to talk about it. If there is no willingness on either side then there is little hope of recovery. ANY situation can be resolved providing there is willingness.

Of course it is of little use pointing fingers at your spouse which worsens the situation. Taking responsibility is the first step in resolving any issue. Instead of "You did blah, blah..." reverse it to "I did this and it was my mistake" is a great start. It takes a big person to admit responsibility for these family issues without pointing fingers or "Look what you did to me!"

You love your kids, so take responsibility for their future and resolve any family issues in a sane, sensible way by the willingness to communicate.