Mom and dad not getting along well. Whats next ? (person, brother, personality)
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As of recent times, mom and dad have not been getting along well, and are asking me (the eldest son) to take one side consistently. Seriously, I cant take sides at this point . They both raised me together, and I've acquired positive personality traits from either side.
So, I've made it a point to remain neutral. Now my question is how the relationship will progress. I've seen many signs of discontent in the last few years and voiced my concerns that a married couple are not supposed to act like this. I've also offered some suggestions for change. But they still fight over the same old stuff and heed my suggestions. I'm quite scared now. I don't want my parents marriage to end badly after a few decades.
They have sacrificed so much for the kids and helped power us towards being smart men, why cant they sacrifice among themselves and come to a conclusion ? I'd like to solve this problem with some help from my brother. Please offer hints on how to do so.
Last edited by Adi from the Brunswicks; 10-14-2014 at 03:42 PM..
why ask us these questions? sit them both down at the same table, and ask them. make them actually talk to each other rather than argue and yell at each other.
why ask us these questions? sit them both down at the same table, and ask them. make them actually talk to each other rather than argue and yell at each other.
I've tried doing this many times. It just becomes a shouting match between the two of them, with me unable to decipher the source for such rage. Its impossible for me to get them to talk gently about problems. Finally, I just end up frustrated and quit .
Will they ever be happy together again, like when we were little kids. I feel like love is lost, and want to know how to revive it.
PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!.
It's not that bleak even though it might seem that way now. Relationships change over time. What seems super important to you now may not be that big of a deal in a few years. It's quite obvious your parents still love you but their relationship to each other has changed. There is really nothing you can do to fix that.
It's not that bleak even though it might seem that way now. Relationships change over time. What seems super important to you now may not be that big of a deal in a few years. It's quite obvious your parents still love you but their relationship to each other has changed. There is really nothing you can do to fix that.
So my ultimate question is whether they will remain together or separate, and for how long. I love them both.
This is more up to your parents than you, it will be up to them to keep their conversations civil, choose their words carefully and keep their discussions from turning into fights. No couple will ever agree 100% on everything but it is how they handle the points of disagreement that is important, yelling, name calling, etc. is no way to handle things.
You are a grown up man with your own life. Your parents' marriage is their business, not yours. Just be there to support them whatever happens. Do not take sides and do not get involved. Period.
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. They both raised me together, and I've acquired positive personality traits from either side. 
