Tips on Family Feuds
I have been lucky that no deaths within the family has ever caused any rifts. However, I did get a question on how to avoid family upset. Here are my thoughts
F= Family may have all been born from the same gene pool, however they are all human, all different. The world would be a dull place if we were the same - family does not mean you have to agree, but remember family is great support and a great font of love. Try and compromise, try to find a solution that both people can agree to……give a little.
E= Empathasise with how people cope with grief. Some may be weepy, others seem to be happy….key is understanding that each person copes in their own way. Try not to judge another person’s reaction - it is their way of coping.
U=Understand that you are all grieving and any big decisions should be put off until there has been a little time. Emotions are raw, minds are not thinking straight, agree not to make life decisions for a few months. So that you can all have time to let the pain heal a little.
D= Dialogue. Make sure that you talk through issues and listen, really listen to other people. When you are hurting it, you can “hear” what people are saying but not really understanding what they are meaning. Try and listen, try and understand. You don’t need to agree, just understand their point of view.
I know that family feuds are difficult and these tips do take both parties, however if you can stay calm, stay objective and understand your grief.
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