Why Do We Miss Our Families So Much?

Missing your family is a natural emotional response when you are separated from them, along with all the familiar things to you. Humans have experienced these emotions for as long as we’ve been on earth and they’re caused by the attachment to things we love and feel comfortable with since birth.

What Is It Like To Have No Family? [BY CHOICE OR NOT]

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Having no family can leave you feeling isolated, vulnerable, and lonely. Family plays a vital role by providing support, safety, guidance, and affection. These previous points are, of course, only true if your family relationships are healthy and productive. If you had a toxic relationship with your family, you may find peace in distance.

Do Men Who Leave Their Family Regret It? [ANSWERED]

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It can be hard to come to terms with a relationship or marriage that has broken down. Still, having someone you love walk out on your family can be far more devastating. Statistically, around 20.2%, or about 7 million men, are absentee fathers. You may have some insight into why men leave but still wonder if they regret it after the fact.

Why Does Family Hurt You The Most? (4 Reasons)

Woman sitting on rock in water looking at sunset reflection on when her family hurt her

Family hurts you the most because they take you for granted, make fun of you, and take advantage of you in moments of vulnerability. Often family hurts you because of their own inner conflict or based on the fact that they grew up surrounded by people who had unhealthy conflict management styles. Given that being … Read more

Why Does My Family Hate Me? (4 Reasons)

Young man wondering why his family hates him

Your family may hate you because they think you’re ungrateful, find you unhelpful, consider you disrespectful, feel you do not spend enough quality time with them, or are offended by the boundaries you have put in place in your relationship with them. Feeling like your family hates you is an incredibly lonely, disheartening experience. Wondering … Read more