How to deal with difficult family relationships 

There’s an old saying you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your relatives.

Family relationships can be challenging for people who grow and change when their family does not. 

Here’s some things to consider when dealing with family. 

Set clear boundaries. For a boundary to work, you need to be able to consider that it is fair and you need to have a plan for what will happen when that boundary is crossed. Boundary crossing usually creates conflict so have a think about how you will manage it.

Learn assertive communication, simple things like your no is no and it’s not your problem if someone else has a problem with that.

Decide how much space you want to give family in your life, what feels right and healthy for you at this stage of your life? 

And remember sometimes being respectful and civil is enough, there’s no need to put pressure on yourself that your family dynamic should be something it’s not.

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