How can I have a better relationship with my family?

Talking with your family about your feelings is a good place to start. Then also trying to understand the feelings your family members are going through.

Have you tried doing something like a family night where you play games or watch a film? As this can help because you have the whole family together and you can also interact without having to spend out on expensive things.

My advice would be to lean into discomfort. Often, within families, people have recurring behaviors and habits that can get on the nerves of other family members, and this can cause a tension. I have found that the best way to resolve the tension that can arise is to make a true effort to listen and offer love no matter how annoyed you feel or frustrated you are with the circumstances. When one chooses to approach a tough situation with and open mind and heart, it becomes possible to find the true root of the problem and unravel it at its core. This has greatly served me in my familial relationships.

Talk things out. It is so important to have communication with your family, and maybe go out together as a family so you can have some good memories together.

I find the way I connect better with my family is going and doing activities we enjoy together. Eating dinner out, or going to see a movie. The drive in the car always gets a good conversation going!

Spending time with them. You may not like them, they may not like you; but if you spend time and try your best to keep connected you'll notice better relationships. Never force yourself to do things you don't like, or feel unsafe about but stepping outside your comfort zone a little can help you grow as a person!

Communication is the key to any relationship and that especially includes family. Take the time to tell them how you feel about them and never take for granted the time you have with them.

You should first find what you and your family have in common and engage in those activities. Maybe you and your family should explore activities and you and your family could try them to see what you both like.

Try having conversations. Talking does do a lot, makes them know they you can talk them. It could also make you feel like you can have support from them if needed. Have a movie night, night out or as simple as just talking about how your day was.

Set boundaries. Families, and all relationships, need give and take. It does not always need to be in balance every day, but definitely over time. When you find that you're in a situation where a family member is taking from you more than they're giving, over and over, let them know honestly and gently that you are not available for them to take from you anymore.