Understanding the Power of Family – Shaping Our Actions, Relationships, and Future

Understanding the Power of Family – Shaping Our Actions, Relationships, and Future

The family’s formative role is evidently significant when it comes to shaping the very essence of the person one grows up to be (Crosson-Tower, 2019). Among the various relationships considerably influenced by the familial environment one grows up in, one’s relationship with one’s spouse or significant other is one among them. Reflecting on the kind of dynamic I wish to have with my significant other, it is clear that the values and behaviors I observed and learned in my home as I was growing up will play a significant role in molding the interactions and expectations I want in my romantic relationship. As I grew up, I witnessed how my parent navigated their relationship with a mixture of effective communication, mutual respect, trust, loyalty, and shared responsibilities. One of the key foundations of their relationship was effective communication, whereby they openly discussed matters and listened to each other’s outlook. Subsequently, watching how considerate they were of each other gave me a deeper appreciation for compassion and the value of effective communication in a relationship.

Another crucial aspect I believe played a key role in the success of my parent’s relationship is their approach to conflict resolution. Whenever they had a disagreement, they would approach it with the intention of finding a resolution instead of winning arguments. Accordingly, I learned the importance of constructively handling any disagreements and putting priority on a relationship over my ego. Consequently, I have adopted a similar approach in my own relationships, aiming to resolve disagreements through composed and respectful conversations. Yet another characteristic that my parents demonstrated is a well-established partnership, especially in regard to managing a home. They would develop a schedule with the duties they had to do and then come up with an equitable way to share them. This highlighted the importance of cooperating and working as a team in order to maintain a harmonious and stable home. I also learned how to foster mutual support and fairness by displaying this behavior.

Further, some fundamental aspects of a relationship, including emotional support, affection, and love, were a constant in their relationship. When they faced hard times, they were each other’s source of reassurance, encouragement, and comfort, which chiefly highlighted the significance of being a consistent and caring partner. Subsequently, I also learned how to sustain and nurture intimacy in a relationship, particularly through open and regular expression of love and affection toward each other. Through actions like words of affirmation, kindness, acts of service, and physical touch, they demonstrated the significance of continually expressing love and appreciation for one’s partner. This has influenced my desire to cultivate a relationship characterized by emotional security and mutual support.

In conclusion, the romantic relationship I wish to have is heavily influenced by the actions and standards I observed from my parents. Some of the key aspects that have profoundly impacted my expectations of a romantic partnership include emotional support, communication, equitable partnership, mutual respect, constant expressions of love, and constructive conflict resolution. These are all familial influences that, over time, have shaped what I believe constitutes a fulfilling and healthy partnership and will guide both my choices and actions as I build my own relationship.

References

Crosson-Tower, C. (2019). Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect. United Kingdom: Pearson.

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We are learning about family this week and the formative role it plays. We often see the world through our cultural lens and the function of the family within this lens is no less important. Our family is instrumental in forming our adult selves.

Understanding the Power of Family – Shaping Our Actions, Relationships, and Future

Take a moment and examine the power of your familial influence on your actions now; i.e. how you raise your children (if you have children), the relationship with your spouse/significant other (or the type of relationship you want to have with them), connections with extended family, and household make-up. Select any one of these or another better suited for you and expand on the behaviors learned or observed in the home that lead to these (now) traits of yours. Initial posting must have a 350-word minimum.