Do you get stressed out by certain relationships in your family? Whiny preschooler? Forgetful child? Strong-willed teen? Nagging wife? Workaholic husband? Overbearing in-laws? How do we make connections in our home so that we can build and protect the heart of our family?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A common relationship buster <\/strong>in the family home is overcommitment<\/strong><\/em>. We just don’t have enough time! What are some typical symptoms? We are always busy, or we become self-absorbed. This usually results in fatigue and frustration. And who usually pays the price for our frustration? Our spouse and kids. Another relationship buster can be our personal past life experiences<\/em>.<\/strong> In this case, we may have a hard time getting close to people and avoid close friendships. Our coping mechanisms result in a life filled with activity (to fill the void), attachment to things (instead of people), withholding or withdrawing (to self-protect), or over-control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So what are some relationship builders <\/strong>that can help heal relationships and draw us closer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n