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Self Assessment

Marital and Family Relations

Marital and Family Relations

Any individual, regardless of age or gender, is a product of the relationships they share with the people around them; interaction with our friends and family is a part of the core of our existence. The way in which we interact with others, the transactions that take place, and how we express ourselves becomes an important part of who we are.

In a culture like India’s, marriage and family are given utmost importance when it comes to forming and maintaining relationships. We are expected to be cordial and accepting of each other’s differences and shortcomings. However, many times, we lose ourselves in these expectations which often lead to marital and family discord, miscommunication, fallouts, psychological distress, etc.

Signs of an unhealthy relationship (Family/Marriage):
  • Poor communication: No space to voice one’s thoughts, feelings, and opinions
  • Lack of intimacy: Absence of emotional support
  • Lack of boundaries: Poor concept of personal space and autonomy
  • Blame games
  • Excessive control and criticism
  • Addiction in any family member
  • Physical violence and threats
  • Emotional turmoil and manipulation
  • Specifically in children, poor academic performance, perfectionism, anger outbursts, mood disturbances, anxiety, stress, etc
How to deal with it?

While it may not always be easy to deal with one’s dysfunctional family, it is not impossible.

  • Being able to identify some of the signs of an unhealthy relationship is the first step.
  • Recognizing harmful patterns in the relationship in terms of communication, division of responsibility, decision-making, etc
  • Setting boundaries : It is important for each family member or spouse to have set boundaries, which allows them to operate in a manner that is best suited for them
  • Learning to empathize with others and self
  • Forming healthy attachments
  • Addiction in any family member
  • Expressing one’s thoughts and feelings while being open to others doing the same

For expert advice Nirvan Hospital – Centre of excellence in Behavioral and Addiction Medicine has a very efficient team of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and marital counsellors to manage such issues.