Family and acceptance of the other, the basis of love
When God created the concept of family, he simultaneously gave us an extraordinary gift and challenge. The family requires an unwavering commitment to the other, even when everyone is acutely aware of the other's shortcomings.
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or braggart or proud or offensive. It does not demand that things be done in their own way. He does not get irritated or keep a record of the offenses received. He does not rejoice in injustice but rejoices when the truth triumphs. Love never gives up, never loses faith, always has hope and stands firm in all circumstances (1 Corinthians 13: 4-7).
When speaking of family, reference is made to a group of people who, having ties of kinship, live together under the emotion of love. That is, Love in the Family is a basic emotion in the family relationship. When there is no passion to live together, the family disintegrates as such. Love in the Family is the engine that keeps the family together and is the main food for the growth and development of children, and the relationship of a couple.
The word love identifies the affection, the need to be close to the other but above all the unconditional acceptance of the one who loves. Love in the Family, is the basic emotion that sustains the relationships between parents and children and between the members of the couple
Living together as a family is not easy, and this is because we each have different tastes and interests. Although every person is different, the values of the family can and should be the same. That is why it is recommended that among all those who make up our family we define the values that guarantee us a unity and a harmonious coexistence.
Now, the value par excellence in the life of the family is love. This implies a personal encounter with the other, through a deep feeling that accepts each one as he is; because a healthy love allows the other to be himself despite our prejudices, our way of being and seeing things. This means that giving love is allowing others to be as they are and not as we want them to be.
Love also requires openness on the part of the other and on one's own part. Make yourself known from the inside without fear of being judged, attacked or belittled; and to know the other without trying to take advantage of him. Love, like family, is built. Understand coexistence, that is, share time gathered in harmony. Search tastes, interests and activities of mutual interest.
Cultivating love is key, and to achieve this we suggest these five habits that allow us to give and receive love in a healthy way:
Set a moment to be together
This habit tells us that personal relationships grow and are strengthened through family reunions. It is healthy for each family to define a moment a day, a week or a month to share face-to-face time and perform pleasurable and fun activities. This time, in addition, helps us to transmit and, at the same time, to know the activities, the problems, the plans, etc., that each member of the family has.
Express feelings
It is always healthy to express our feelings, but to do so certain conditions must be met. If your feelings are positive, communicate them as many times as you can: a "I love you", a "I admire you", a "I miss you" are words that bring us closer. On the contrary, if your feelings are negative, take the time that is necessary to transmit them and say them clearly and directly. It is not about reprimanding, criticizing or hurting the other; it is, on the contrary, to make our point of view about something, but with affection and respect
We would all like to make our family happy, that when we got home after work or school, we would all be happy. Although it seems hard to believe, this can become a reality.
These little tips can change your life and above all achieve what you have always dreamed of having: a great happy family.
