Love Can Exist Even When Families Are Imperfect

Theme: Family Complexity

Perfection is not required to be a happy family. Love is.

Daddy used to tell me everyone was entitled to their own personality and habits—to not expect to like 100% of anyone and to learn to be okay with that. He also said:

“Don’t let it bother you if someone doesn’t like 100% of you.”

Family… unique yet similar personalities, perceptions, opinions, and experiences.

Sometimes everyone agrees on what to do, where to go, what to eat, and what to watch. Other times, agreement seems like a foreign concept—and that’s okay.

It is possible to disagree and still enjoy quality time together. It’s called compromise.

Now, every once in a while, there may be no compromise and you still have to share the same space. What do you do?

You do you.

For example, I used to read while my brothers watched television or listened to music I didn’t choose. You see, I was usually outvoted. Fair? Of course not. Problem? Nope.

If we were home, I could always go into another room. Compromise.

If we were in the car, there was no escaping them, so we sang, danced in our seats, laughed, and enjoyed the ride. No compromise… yet still fun. 😂💞

Love is not just a four-letter word, and family is so much more than DNA.

Take a moment to reflect:

Are you expecting perfection from family relationships… or learning how to appreciate love, individuality, and connection within imperfection?

There is a difference. 💞

From my heart to yours,

Dianne Lawson 💞