7 ways for parents and adult children to work on their relationship: Expert explains

By Tapatrisha Das, Delhi

Updated On Jul 14, 2022 12:05 pm IST

Respect is the key. There are situations where we may have charged-up conversations with our parents. It is important to keep a respectful tone and be aware of our emotions.

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As we grow older, the dynamics between us and our parents also change. It is no more a relationship of them taking care of us – instead it becomes a relationship of friendship, confiding into each other and understanding the changes that both go through. As we face the changes, how do we work on the relationship and keep it healthy? Psychotherapist Emily H Sanders shared seven tips on working on the relationship.(Unsplash)

Updated on Jul 14, 2022 12:05 pm IST

As we grow older, the dynamics between us and our parents also change. It is no more a relationship of them taking care of us – instead it becomes a relationship of friendship, confiding into each other and understanding the changes that both go through. As we face the changes, how do we work on the relationship and keep it healthy? Psychotherapist Emily H Sanders shared seven tips on working on the relationship.(Unsplash)

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Respect is the key. There are situations where we may have charged-up conversations with our parents. It is important to keep a respectful tone and be aware of our emotions.(Unsplash)

Updated on Jul 14, 2022 12:05 pm IST

Respect is the key. There are situations where we may have charged-up conversations with our parents. It is important to keep a respectful tone and be aware of our emotions.(Unsplash)

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Be aware of the problems that both the parties are going through – it can be unemployment, financial crunch, emotional upheaval, and so much more. In case, any of them are not aware of the situations, it is important to let them know.(Unsplash)

Updated on Jul 14, 2022 12:05 pm IST

Be aware of the problems that both the parties are going through – it can be unemployment, financial crunch, emotional upheaval, and so much more. In case, any of them are not aware of the situations, it is important to let them know.(Unsplash)

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While love and communication is required, it is also important to meet the requirements and respect the boundaries set by both of them.(Unsplash)

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While love and communication is required, it is also important to meet the requirements and respect the boundaries set by both of them.(Unsplash)

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Connect with each other. Be it going for a movie together or nurturing a hobby together, it is recommended that there should be activities that parents and children should do together.(Unsplash)

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Connect with each other. Be it going for a movie together or nurturing a hobby together, it is recommended that there should be activities that parents and children should do together.(Unsplash)

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Conflicts are common in any relationship – however, we should find ways to navigate through it as well. Be it going for therapy together or taking a soul-searching trip, conflicts should end on a healthy note.(Unsplash)

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Conflicts are common in any relationship – however, we should find ways to navigate through it as well. Be it going for therapy together or taking a soul-searching trip, conflicts should end on a healthy note.(Unsplash)

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Responsibilities are meant to be shared in any form of relationship. It is important to set responsibilities and obey the same.(Unsplash)

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Responsibilities are meant to be shared in any form of relationship. It is important to set responsibilities and obey the same.(Unsplash)

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Sometimes, things may not work out the way we want it to. In such cases, it is important to privately grieve and work on accepting the reality.(Unsplash)

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Sometimes, things may not work out the way we want it to. In such cases, it is important to privately grieve and work on accepting the reality.(Unsplash)

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Tapatrisha Das

Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion. Read Less ...Read More

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