Previously in our blogs, we have been discussing the importance of choosing our friends and the relationships we have with other people. These relationships allow us to grow and to develop as a person and gives us the drive to keep going in life, to push ourselves and not give up. How does the Family relationship fit into all this? 

Family is defined as the basic unit in society who share a legal bond — by blood. Basic in a sense that whatever happens, we always go back to them no matter what. Basic, because we need them more than anything else in this world. And, the bond that we share among our family members couldn’t be compared whosoever to anyone we meet in this lifetime. It is one of a kind. One that no one could replace.

It has been said that no matter what life throws at us, as long as we have our family, intact and united, we will still stand tall and that is definitely true. They are our support system. At times we may feel that life is knocking us down, but a tough bond between family members allows us to bear these tough times and to show resilience and faith and will get us through.

Strengthening family bonds these days could be a struggle especially when everyone seems so busy and caught up in their day to day life routines. One is away, while the other one is stuck at work, school, or a business trip. Very seldomly these days do families meet and spent quality time with each other because of conflicting schedules. But this should not be a problem. And this shouldn’t be used as an excuse for families to neglect the relationships they have between them. When you have a younger family it is important to strengthen these bonds by doing the little things each day to make time for each other. This could include having dinner every night at the dining table and just discussing what has happened for each other through out the day. If this family unity is formed early on it creates the connection and bond for life.

An article published at https://www.allprodad.com, suggests 4 ways as to how we could create a closer bond among our families. Read on and apply whatever you’ll learn as much as possible. It will be all worth it in the end. That’s a promise.

1.      Effective Communication

Nothing could beat an open communication as a way for family members to understand, relate, or make amends with when problems or misunderstandings arise. Relationships are strengthened when there is openness without judgment, and an opportunity for everyone to voice out different opinions and concerns while meeting halfway to achieve a desired outcome.

2.      Live Unselfishly

Putting down ourselves and looking after the family’s welfare should always be a priority. Not that we have to forgo our own happiness in exchange of theirs, but the love for our family should always come first above all.

3.      Lead with Determination

This is mainly the responsibility of the parents. Their leadership is the mirror of their children. How they lead them with authority, strive for good and better things, and determined for more will influence the generation behind them. Role models — should be the aim of the parents.

4.      Pledge Loyalty

Assure them always of your genuine love and care no matter what happens. You are a family. And through thick and thin, good and bad, happy and sad, ups and downs, you will be together, and you will remain each other’s constants throughout this life.

And remember the stronger the bond your create when children are little the easier it is to maintain a great family relationship throughout their life.

“ There is no greater love, than the love of a family”