What's a 'best practice' in dealing with family drama?

2015-07-01T14:23:19-04:00

Family drama. Alot of us experience it. There are plenty of ineffective ways to handle, and only a few effective ones. How do you deal with your family drama? What is a 'best practice' you can share with the rest of us?

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 1 at 2015 2:24 PM

2015-07-01T14:24:21-04:00

breathing

Focus on the person and their meaning to you not the issue which is not the drama. It's how you approach the drama that is essential

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 2:28 PM

2015-07-01T14:28:52-04:00

Be a good listener, and stay out of it.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 2:35 PM

2015-07-01T14:35:53-04:00

Kind of like how we handle problems as Soldiers: Objectively.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 1 at 2015 2:58 PM

2015-07-01T14:58:25-04:00

When the drama appears, divert he conversation to what is REALLY important and the value of relationships. Maybe ask a question, "Is it more important to make a point, or have a relationship?"

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 1 at 2015 3:39 PM

2015-07-01T15:39:39-04:00

Be a good listener. Don't try to intervene and solve everyone's issues; we military folks are famous for being bad listeners, and quick to offer solutions.

Response by SSG Buddy Kemper made Jul 1 at 2015 5:48 PM

2015-07-01T17:48:20-04:00

Love and forgiveness, bro. And a VACATION!!!!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 7:18 PM

2015-07-01T19:18:12-04:00

Set boundaries or you could end up being the bad person... Mucho esperencia aqui!

Response by SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD made Jul 2 at 2015 7:46 PM

2015-07-02T19:46:03-04:00

It has to be confronted, whether you like it or not. Listen, get to the root of the problem, and after some souls searching, make sure you are not the problem it self. Do attempt to correct and/or address the problem, in a collective manner. If not, it'll become unmanageable, and regrettable in the end. Be patient, understanding, express empathy, discuss areas in need of improvement, and above all, never point a finger, unless that finger is pointing at you.

Response by Meagan Ahmad made Aug 29 at 2015 11:02 PM

2015-08-29T23:02:57-04:00

Resist the urge to put it on facebook

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Sep 28 at 2018 10:56 AM

2018-09-28T10:56:15-04:00

Having a short memory is vital for families to survive!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 29 at 2018 11:50 AM

2018-09-29T11:50:53-04:00

It is important to have honest dialogue.