Long and short essay on myself in english

LONG ESSAY ON IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS – ESSAY 5 (600 
WORDS)
Introduction
The modern world has a different definition of family than has been the norm for thousands 
of years. However, the basic principle behind a family hasn’t changed – caring. No matter 
what the type of family unit – single parent family, same-sex partners, nuclear family, joint 
family or step family – care for each other is the foundation of family.
To further this, in order to keep families strong the relationships amongst the members of the 
family have to be strong too. Each member of the family is unique and has his or her own 
personality. The interactions each of them has with other members of the family are unique. 
Nevertheless, the interactions need to nurture and strengthen the bonds between family 
members or the family will drift apart.
What Makes Family Relationships Strong?
There are quite a few factors that help strengthen family relationships. Some of the most 
important ones are:
Love – This is the factor that comes to mind first. Love is what is at the heart of the family. 
Everyone has the need to love and be loved and the family is where they give and receive 
that love first. In fact, the family is where we learn to love. Through love we learn about 
intimacy, privacy, belonging, caring and sharing. However, love doesn’t just come by itself; 
each family member has to work on it and nurture it.
Loyalty – Some would say that this is a natural offshoot of love. A family that is strong is 
devoted to each other. When dark times come, the family stands together to face them. They 
defend each other and stand up for each other when an outsider attacks. They cheer each 
other on to victories and commiserate with each other in defeats. They believe in each other.
Learning – Since the family is the first social interaction we have, this is where we have our 
first learning too. Families teach us about behaviour, skills and values. Strong families teach 
their members how to navigate the outside world but do not allow the outside world to rule 
them. They become examples to society of how families should be.
Importance of Family Relationships
In order for a family to be strong, the bonds amongst them need to be strong. Relationships 
are the bonds that keep a family together. If the family has a good relationship with its 
members, they will have a stronger commitment to each other. Family unity will be 
important.

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Strong family relationships also mean better communication. The members of the family 
take out the time to talk to each other. The conversations could be about small things or big 
ones – that doesn’t matter. What matters is that the family members are connected to each 
other. They understand one another and listen to what the other person has to say.
The strength of family relationships gives members the impetus to appreciate each other. 
After love, this may be the most sought after need in a human being. Everyone feels the need 
to be appreciated; it helps us feel worthwhile and boosts our self-confidence. Stronger family 
bonds mean that when a family member appreciates you, it enhances your self-esteem and in 
turn makes it easier for you to express your appreciation.
Conclusion
In the end, strong relationships amongst family members are essential to keeping a family 
together. A family without good relationships falls apart very quickly and in doing so 
traumatises the family members on different levels. Too many family units falling apart and 
the fabric of society start crumbling. In other words, strong family relationships are the basic 
glue that holds society together. 

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