Monthly Archives: December 2009
4. They’re Never Actually Listening
Once upon a time, I would talk to my family, insistent that they really did enjoy hearing all about my various endeavors. They would laugh when I laughed, look pensive when I looked pensive, and shake their head when I … Continue reading
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When Ornaments Become Weapons: Eggnog Over Eggshells
It’s a time for magic and wonder, love and good cheer, generosity and good will. It’s a time for delicious food – piles of cookies, dozens of cakes and pies, glazed slices of ham, mountains of mashed potatoes, boats of … Continue reading
Filed under Behavior, Holidays, Personality Traits, Relationships
3. Holidays Take on New Meanings
Holidays are normally a time for good cheer—a time when families join hands and genuinely appreciate each other’s company. After all, the premise behind most holidays is one of love and gratefulness; happiness and sacrifice. However, these characteristics often run … Continue reading
The Dysfunctional Parent on Raising a Teenage Daughter
Nearly all parents are inclined to feel protective of their children, especially as they enter the wide world of puberty and its subsequent sexual activity. We see many a humorous exploit of an overprotective father in a vast array of … Continue reading
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2. You’ll Never Become Egotistical
One thing that’s always excessively solid about having a dysfunctional family is that you’re never in danger of becoming overly egotistical (that is, unless you’re the narcissist who initiates the verbal bashing). Dysfunctional family members are delicate creatures who often … Continue reading
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1. Everybody Secretly Hates Each Other
Dysfunctional families love to portray a sense of togetherness. As a matter of fact, on the surface, most dysfunctional families seem excessively normal and loving (this is particularly true during holidays and reunions). However, don’t be fooled—this façade is merely … Continue reading
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