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writes:Help! My family life seems to be going down the drain. My parents have never showed any affection towards each other, not setting a good example for me or my little brother, both of us starting to date. They argue a lot, 16 years of it. My dad has a horrible temper and my mom, the sweetheart of the family, is always upset with Dad's behavior. Why do they never kiss or hug or anything? It's not like they want to divorce... I think they're fine in the relationship, but it make me uncomfortable. Please help me understand: Why don't my parents love each other like they should?
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reader, rcn +, writes (12 February 2008):
 I agree with the other poster. They need to know how you feel and how you look at this affecting you. The relationship starts out different, but through out we get use to adjusting to slight changes in behavior thinking it's not a big deal. Over 16 years you could just imagine how many slight changes they've developed and adjusted too. When that happens we've redefined the boundaries of the relationship, then we just get use to accepting the changes as that's how it's suppose to be.
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reader, lovejunkie  +, writes (11 February 2008):
 Ask them. Maybe it'll help them see themselves the way you see them. You should schedule a family night meeting and tell him how their behavior is affecting you and your brother and ask them to tell you why they treat each other so bad? Maybe it'll open their eyes and help them to change. Good luck.
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