Nothing is more difficult than attending a family function where someone is not getting along. The tension hangs in the air and it makes for a long, stressful situation for everyone. You know the old saying, "You can pick your nose, you can pick your friends, but you can not pick your family". If you have family members who are feuding, or you are not getting along with someone you are related to here is how to mend family relationships.
- Step 1
Realize life is short.
Don't spend months or years of your life in misery because you can't get along with family members. Life is too short, and by the time you realize what you have missed out on, life is half over, and you can never get that time back. - Step 2
Be the Bigger Person.
If someone is mad at you, or has done something to you, be the bigger person in the situation. Be the one who apologizes or makes the effort to bury the hatchet. Step up to the plate and acknowledge the problem and try to find a solution that you can both live with. - Step 3
Communicate.
Sometimes hard feelings are caused by misunderstandings. Talk to your family member and resolve the issue that has caused you to become distant from on another. Maybe there was never a problem at all, or it was just a misunderstanding. You will never know unless you try to communicate.