Five 'normal' things your family does that may be toxic
Is blood really thicker than peace of mind?
Every family has its dirty laundry. It's time we air it out and see what subtle stains are being left behind...
Actions speak louder than words and a lot of the time there is more to it than what meets the eye.
Your 'normal' actions may be the result of unnecessary family tension.
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1. Not having a filter
Why is it that families think they can express every single opinion they have as well as pass judgement on their family members? Who asked, seriously?
People have enough pressure from societal standards, their own insecurities and issues, and now on top of that family pressure is added. Come on, Karen.
The things that we say and do around our family help define us into who we are. Just because no one else is watching doesn't mean we shouldn't be mindful, compassionate, and understanding in the way we interact.
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2. Competing with neighbours
The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Often, families try to compete with those that live around them.
"One-upping them" on new appliances, house modifications, and social events in order to maintain their image or due to jealousy. Why do some families insist on always having it better?
There will always be newer TVs, better couches, and more aesthetically pleasing Christmas lights, but does that matter at the end of the day when you have no real love and happiness within the home?
3. TMI (Too Much Information)
A lot of families are nosy and trust me, we get it. You want to know what your relatives are up to but creating a fake account and stalking every aspect of a relative's life on social media is a bit much.
We all have that one friend that gets spotted by their relatives' friends everywhere they go. Also those friends with deep family roots and seem to be related to everyone. But let's normalise privacy.
Grandma really doesn't need to comment on her granddaughter's thirst trap on Instagram. A listener shared this exact scenario below...
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4. Caring too much about what other's think
Similar to keeping up with the Jones', families need to take a chill pill. Care less about what people think and more about what the heart desires.
Live your life for you and not anybody else.
5. WhatsApp groups
If your family group hasn't been muted or archived at one point, is it even your family group?
Similar to sharing too much information, we don't need to talk every hour of the day on there.
Keep it concise. The family group can't be sending me more messages than what I get in my spam folder every day.
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