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Why do families argue and fight with each other?

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Anonymous on Feb 7, 2017
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That's the human tendency, we fight over stuff when its clearly not needed but some fights are essential for the families that makes them stronger and united. We all cannot have a bright sunshine family and jolly all the time.
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miraculousHeart73 on Apr 24, 2018
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When families fight, there is obviously some tension between them. It usually started off from a small problem, then arguments expand around the house, and only create more tension between everybody. Think of it as building a sand castle. You keep building it up, but it all falls down eventually. Sometimes a bit at a time. That is what these sort of arguments are like. Things can get better, trust me. Just relax, and maybe consider family therapy or meetings with rules
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Anonymous on Jul 30, 2018
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We all expect so much from each other, especially our family members that when we do not receive the answer we were anticipating we argue. We argue hard because we know what buttons to push and we expect to be forgiven for our behavior since we are family. It is absolutely normal for families to fight, we are human and all experience the same feelings and emotions, some more than others. It is good to say what is on your chest at the time but just remember do not take it too far, words are never forgotten but a bruise will heal.
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Anonymous on Aug 13, 2019
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Families argue with each other due to a number of disagreements and problems that seperate them emotionally and causes them to grow distant. In my experience, my family argued because my dad dealt with mental illness which caused him to be aggressive in his tone of voice towards me, my mom and members of the family. This caused me and my siblings to feel seperated and angered by his words, even if his words were unintentional and occured as a result of his battle with bipolar disorder. Ultimately, families may also argue with each other due to mistrust in the relationship of the parents which may often lead to divorce. This further seperates families, because when the kids are forced to live seperate lives with their parents, they can feel resentment and anger with their parents decision to seperate.
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Anonymous on Jan 27, 2015
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It's very normal for families to argue, as there is usually a lot of tension for some reason. This is always something different, as every situation is different, but in the end it's often because they disagree over something, and the tension gets build up when they are around each other very often and continue to disagree.
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When there's more than 1 people involved, there can be difference in opinions, shaped on everyone's personal experiences and thoughts, especially in a family, where generation gap is involved too , different members of the family have their own beliefs, expectations and needs from themselves and from each other . It may get to a point when there's disagreement and lack of support which lead to fighting. Healthy boundaries and good communication is so needed to live in the same place with others , as well as respecting each others opinions and needs is very much important for a healthy atmosphere in the home.
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Anonymous on Mar 30, 2020
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They argue and fight because it is a safe space to do so. Growing up my parents used to yell and scream at me all of the time. It was scary. If you dont want to yell and fight tell the person you are yelling and fighting with. Talk to them when they are calm. Explain how you feel. It is normal to get angry and upset but you dont deserve trauma from it. Its healthy to express emotions but not at the expense of others. Family can be tricky because you are essentially stuck with them for life. Hopefully you feel safe expressing your feelings.
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Anonymous on Jul 6, 2020
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it may be a way of letting anger out from other situations, some relationships are difficult and most of the times its okay, it gives a better understanding of a person and what their boundaries are but sometimes if this happens repeatedly and may cause physical abuse it's time to contact the authorities or get help from a therapist that is certified to clear the air. everyone fights once in a while and not every relationship is "perfect" and you can't just keep everything bottled up, instead of arguing a conversation is better and it's a calmer way to explain your problems or emotions.
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