The Family in a Modern World

All families have problems. But that does not mean that your family is less successful or less desirable when compared to others. Actually, it just means you are normal! Every family has problems and stressors in their lives. What sets some families aside from the rest is how they cope with these many problems and how these stressors affect their relationships with one another. Stress is not a bad thing. It applies some pressure into our lives and ultimately, helps us to become stronger. But distress is what causes us all pain and it is a reflection of how we usually react to the stressors in our daily lives. Stressors have so many abilities that can help us to become better people. For instance, a big crisis or problem can actually help to bring a family closer together and help their bonds and connections become stronger. I know in my personal family, this was very apparent when I turned five years old. I was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Of course, no one wou...

So far, I have discussed everything about families when it comes to relationships within a home, same sex attraction, dating, engagement and marriage. But there is one important thing that I have yet to talk about; how to make a family! Or in other words, sex. There is so much meaning and beauty behind sexual intimacy between a man and a woman who are lawfully wedded, but the world has made it seem like taboo. The world we live in has perverted this topic and made it something that people feel awkward to discuss about in public but are fine with taking advantage of in private. Sex can actually become something sacred and special when used correctly. I am going to try and break the norm and discuss freely what a healthy sexual relationship is and how we can do better at educating people about sex in a non-threating way. There is so much we can learn and use to benefit our relationships now and, in the future, if we are willing to open up to it. First off, why do peop...

Why do so many people find marriage and engagements so stressful? Often times, people just decide to split up because married life is “too hard” and they think they married the wrong person. In fact, many people just get a divorce rather than work through their problems. It is important to face these problems, head on, but together nonetheless. However, there are many things you can look for when you are dating, engaged to a person, and when you are trying to get to know them better. Hopefully after you are done reading this, you can analyze your own relationships and become a better companion to your already spouse or soon to be spouse.             One of the most important things to know and look for in a relationship is goal driven behavior. This attribute is so vital when dating because believe it or not, how you date is a major indicator of how you will be when married. People who are goal driven in their da...