Daily Love Tip #87
Show Respect For Your Parents
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We may adapt very different views than those of our parents. We may live vastly divergent lifestyles. Regardless of how much or little we feel we have in common with the people who raised us, we all retain several of our parents' characteristics. A part of them resides in us. When we respect our parents simply for who they are, we show respect for ourselves.
This attitude toward your parents sidetracks resentment and allows you to set legitimate, realistic boundaries for the relationship. Erratic, emotional reactions to parental expectations can be as stressful for your spouse as they are for you. Take the lead by determining to show respect for yourself and your parents.
You don't have to agree with your parents to honor them.
This attitude toward your parents sidetracks resentment and allows you to set legitimate, realistic boundaries for the relationship. Erratic, emotional reactions to parental expectations can be as stressful for your spouse as they are for you. Take the lead by determining to show respect for yourself and your parents.
You don't have to agree with your parents to honor them.