Posted 2015-03-10 4:55 PM Subject: RE: OT- Can children help their parents marriage?
Shelter Dog Lover
Posts: 10277
No, I do not think children can help a parents marriage. The only ones who can help a marriage or the ones in it if they are willing to put in the effort.
Posted 2015-03-10 4:57 PM Subject: RE: OT- Can children help their parents marriage?
Expert
Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX
Family Counseling DOES HELP. As long as everyone involved is willing to place part of the blame on themselves. I don't think it's your dads fault entireley, or your mothers. It is a lack of communication and understanding from what I have read. I believe if your parents realize they are both doing some things wrong they can fix things. I would say To your mom: Be thankful and respectful & To your dad: The grass isn't always greener. Hugs for you
Posted 2015-03-10 5:01 PM Subject: RE: OT- Can children help their parents marriage?
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1182 Location: Do I hear Banjos?
I don't think you alone can be the kind of help you are hoping for. It just puts you in the middle. I like the idea of suggesting family counseling. Doing it as a family. Maybe telling them both together that you love them and want them both to be happier. That maybe opening communication through counseling would be worthwhile.
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