how to maintain relationships intact

Hi, In order to have a good relationship in a family, spending time together is the most effective way. For my family, my parents have 4 kids and we all have our own families. But we still have very close relationship with each other. I am the youngest in my family ,I have been staying far away from my family for the past 15 years,however, it did not affect my relationship with them. What I can say,it even bring our relationship getting more closer to each other. We do keep in touch almost every month ,sometimes I do chat with my sister or my brother on Facebook. I do visit my parents and my siblings once a year ,together with my husband and my son. It is also good to have a short getaway together with your family. It will bring the relationship even closer, as you guys got more time to spent together adn to understand each other better. Or try to organize simply party at home,invite all siblings, it will be even more fun. The most important for a family is always have a bonding moments with each other.

There are many ways to keep the family ties intact. Definitely, Time is important. Other than that, Respect and Trust are two of the most important things for me.

Bonding at home is one thing. Bonding outside is another. I don't know the exact difference between the two but i'm sure it does different things to family members.

Giving time with family is the greatest key to keep family relationships intact. Find time to bond with each of your family members despite your busy life. And then find ways to have all the family members in one occasion and try to find out what bonding time is good and is shared and love by most of your family members. Our bonding time with my whole family is going out to the beach..at least we do it ever now and then and we all find time to be there despite our busy schedules.