Most people do surprisingly poorly when dealing with a relative who is hurting, depressed, or anxious - we get defensive and try to solve the problem rather than finding the truth in what the person is saying.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn't listening.
People who are different are constantly dealing with families who don't understand them.
Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.
I think every family is dysfunctional, and some manage to control it better than others.
A brother who is unhappy is a dangerous relative to have.
Occasionally, family members treat each other with less courtesy and kindness than they do acquaintances or even strangers.
Every family is dysfunctional.
I think everyone knows someone who's battling with dementia or caring for a relative affected by it. I've been staggered by how commonplace it is.
When there's trouble in a family, it tends to show up in the weakest member. And all the other members of the family know that. They make allowances for the one in trouble.
Every family is dysfunctional, whether you want to admit it or not.