How Do You Develop a Better Relationship with Your Parents?

@msedge (4011)
United States
July 21, 2008 6:53pm CST
It is sad to say that i already lose my parents.How i wish they are still here with me.We might not have a perfect relationship but i know that we do love each other so much.Here are some tips that i will share to you in making your relationship with your parents better... 1.Realize that your parents are not your friends in the same way that your peers are your friends. 2.In most situations your parents are going to be your biggest supporter, biggest fans. They are going to do whatever possible to protect you and guide in the right direction. 3.Realize that your parents are not perfect, they are flawed just like you and will make mistakes from time to time. 4.Develop an open relationship with your parents. This doesn't mean that you have to tell them every little detail of your life, but keep the line of communication open so that they feel like they know who their child is. Many parents feel like they have lost their child, because that child shuts them out. 5.In most situations, feel that you can go to your parents when you need help, even if its something bad. More than likely they will be anger or upset with you at first, but then they will do whatever possible to help and support. 6.Listen to your parents advice. Most of the time they tell you things because they want you to learn from their mistakes so that you do have to go through the same pain. It is understandable that sometimes a child needs to go through the pain to have a complete understanding, but realize they are not giving you the advice just to hurt or deprive you. 7.Finally, understand that the love a parents has for their child is unconditional; everything they do is because they love you. In most cases parents sacrifice A LOT for their children, so keep them posted on who you are as you grow up and involve them in your life. Keep them close because in the end they will be there for you no matter what.
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@lilaclady (28206)
• Australia
22 Jul 08
my parents are gone now and I wish I could do and say many things I didn't, I think if we all keep in mind life is short and we should always be aware we are not going to have our parents forever and our friends as well, we should treat everyone like tomorrow may never come.
@msedge (4011)
• United States
28 Jul 08
I agree and my parents are gone as well and how i wish i had done more to make them happy.