I remember once thinking or believing that all relationships in this world are dysfunctional. Yet I realised that I had not yet met every couple or family in this world, neither is it possible to do. Yet this idea that every relationship is dysfunctional is a thought that has put me at ease as I consider the dysfunctions that do and have existed in my family. 1/ Acknowledge the Dysfunction. My experience is that most families and individuals attempt to mask, hide, deny or pretend they know nothing about their dysfunction. Dysfunctions, weather large or small plague families and individuals, making it impossible to imagine a perfectly functional family. The first step to eliminating the dysfunction in our relationships is to recognise that there is a dysfunction. As imperfect people in an imperfect world, we are going to offend, hurt, act selfishly and impact others in a negative way. This may be intentional or otherwise, yet the truth remains that to be human is to make mistakes and be less than perfect. Often it is easier to see the weaknesses of others. As we honestly look to our thoughts, actions, habits and character, we will soon discover that we…