What do you suggest if you hold toxic relationships with family members? I have direct family members that are so miserable in their lives that they are unsupportive, self-pitying, argumentative, and just exasperating overall to be around, but they are not as easy to drop and ignore because...well, they're family. Any tips?
@spellinto I'd start by examining the relationship and determine if your relationship with them is salvageable or has a possibility of changing for the better. You may also have to change the way you deal with them (only seeing them at family events). Be prepared that you will be called "stuck up" or "better than them". But, if that negativity is hindering your progress and peace, you have to do something about it.
You said a mouthful in this vid, I am now to a place in my life the min. I sense drama with anyone I eliminate them,(whether I will miss them or not) some say I am unforgiving.I tell them it's not about me forgiving I am not mad at anyone I just don't want to bother with someone that is only bringing nonsense in my life.
I had a so called friend that everyday I came into my house I had a headache (literally) had to take aspirin and take a nap everyday, when I got rid of her becuz she was so nasty and disrespectful the headaces stopped, I couldn't believe it becuz I never associated the headaches with her.I had a friend tell me my face even carried the stress while I was hangin with her. well it's been about 8 yrs since I hung out with her and I must say I have no regrets about ending our friendship.
What do you suggest if you hold toxic relationships with family members? I have direct family members that are so miserable in their lives that they are unsupportive, self-pitying, argumentative, and just exasperating overall to be around, but they are not as easy to drop and ignore because...well, they're family. Any tips?
spellinto 1 month ago
@spellinto I'd start by examining the relationship and determine if your relationship with them is salvageable or has a possibility of changing for the better. You may also have to change the way you deal with them (only seeing them at family events). Be prepared that you will be called "stuck up" or "better than them". But, if that negativity is hindering your progress and peace, you have to do something about it.
hair2toebeauty 1 month ago
You said a mouthful in this vid, I am now to a place in my life the min. I sense drama with anyone I eliminate them,(whether I will miss them or not) some say I am unforgiving.I tell them it's not about me forgiving I am not mad at anyone I just don't want to bother with someone that is only bringing nonsense in my life.
KLT828 2 months ago
@KLT828 My sentiments exactly! We will be no good to others if we let other people weight us down too far.
hair2toebeauty 2 months ago
I had a so called friend that everyday I came into my house I had a headache (literally) had to take aspirin and take a nap everyday, when I got rid of her becuz she was so nasty and disrespectful the headaces stopped, I couldn't believe it becuz I never associated the headaches with her.I had a friend tell me my face even carried the stress while I was hangin with her. well it's been about 8 yrs since I hung out with her and I must say I have no regrets about ending our friendship.
KLT828 2 months ago
I enjoyed this blog. Thank you.
chazzmother 2 months ago