A happy family does not only come from abundant material things but also from how members treat each other every day. According to family psychology studies, there are negative habits that, if repeated, will silently weaken cohesion, making the family atmosphere heavy.
First, speak hurtfully when angry
According to Psychology Today, words that are critical and offensive during stress can leave lasting "emotional scars", even if the conflict has passed.
In a family, uttering harsh words not only hurts listeners but also breaks the feeling of safety - the core element of a happy family.
Second, compare members with others
Comparing children, spouses or parents with outsiders easily creates feelings of inferiority, self-doubt and dissatisfaction. The Gottman Institute (USA) shows that relationships that are often compared have a higher risk of conflict due to lack of personal recognition and respect.
Third, prolonged silence to avoid the problem
Many people choose to remain silent to "settle things down", but according to Verywell Mind, avoiding communication causes conflicts to accumulate, making the family atmosphere cold and distant. Frank and calm communication is a way to relieve stress and maintain long-term harmony.
Experts believe that family happiness accumulation does not come from great things, but from each member knowing how to control emotions, respect each other and maintain positive communication. When avoiding the above three behaviors, the family atmosphere will be lighter, relationships will become stronger and natural joy will be nurtured every day.
