Getting Older, This Is How To Establish Good Relationships With Parents

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JAKARTA - When we were teenagers, our emotions were still unstable, were friends or friends became the most important and ideal place to vent. Towards our late 20s or early 30s, we realize that it's not just us who are aging, so are our parents. Until establishing good communication with them begins to be your desire or even a priority. Well, here's how to build a good relationship with your parents that you can try.

Initiative

Start with yourself, tell your problem to your parents. They should be the first people you talk to about anything. You could say, they are the people who understand themselves the most.

Start taking time

Maybe you used to prefer to spend time with friends so that time at home with your parents was minimal or never. Nothing wrong with taking your time and hanging out with them. Especially now that you have more time at home. Use this moment as bonding time, do things that you don't have time to do together.

Admit mistake

It could be that poor communication occurs because there was a problem in the past. Even if your parents haven't had the chance to say sorry, be generous and admit your mistakes. Not only maintaining a harmonious relationship, but this attitude will also show your parents that you have become a mature and wise person.

Avoid debate

No one can avoid 100% debate. However, as much as possible avoid petty debates that are not really important. If there are words that parents are uncomfortable with, you have the right to refute and express them. However, do so in a polite manner so as not to ignite an already existing emotional fire.