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Parents staying together?
My dad and my mom have been married for 19 years. My dad thinks the marriage is going good, but my mom does not think so. My mom wishes he didn't yell, was more patient, and just not such a hot head. :) I am one myself but am working on it. :) How can I as "their kid" encourage my mom to find the good points, and my dad to be more what she wants. They have a okay marriage but not a great marriage! How can I help!
I mean things I can say to show his good qualities!
6 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Suggest that they go to marriage counseling... you really shouldn't get involved in your parents marriage in that way... you'll probably end up regretting it.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Hi, You cant. Sorry to be so frank. They need to work on it. Marriage counseling, books, etc...You shouldn't EVER get involved in someones marriage-even if you are their child. It could make one turn on the other and they someone put you up to it...Your parents have specific personalities and they have been together a long time and they know these personalities.....SO, what you can do, is maybe make a game..the THREE of you play. Have some cards out (BLANK) say -dad, fill in the top 3 personality traits you love about mom and me. Then flip it...keep it all positive...sometimes maybe just opening and eye can lead them to a discussion...OR tell your mom to have a frank ,non confrontational discussion with your dad...not accusing him, or pulling out past behaviors...just being honest.....GOOD LUCK
- AnnieLv 61 decade ago
Honey, not every couple has a GREAT marriage. Sometimes okay is also good enough.
It is not up to you to change anything. This is between them. Your job is to go to school, get good grades and spend time with friends. Your parents are mature people who can solve their own problems.
- 1 decade ago
Why are you asking? I know you are concerned but darling asking here will result in this...MIND YOUR BUSINESS!...Which in this incident I can agree with them this time....and this time only!!!
Since your mother wishes to have a happier marriage why don't you tell her to seek marriage counseling!
Forgive me for the previous statement just stating what I see and feel.
- mollyblue55Lv 61 decade ago
I'm sorry, dear, but you need to butt out of your parents marriage. They are the ones who need to work on their problems. Just let them know that you love them both, then back off.
- Noe FLv 41 decade ago
Ask them to both consider going to marriage counseling, and committing to it. Communication is the key,,,good luck