When meeting the parents, a little remark from mother or father is enough and a dispute arises?
"Most of the time, this trigger has its origin in childhood," says Dr.
Bertold Ulsamer, graduate psychologist and author of the book “7 Steps to Reconciliation”.
WORLD:
Mr. Ulsamer, normally an adult is no longer dependent on his or her parents.
Why can a bad relationship with them still burden your own life?
Bertold Ulsamer:
It is often the case that the general attitude towards life and certain behavioral patterns are strongly related to attitudes towards one's own parents, even in adulthood.
For example, if you always strive for recognition in your job, you probably had the feeling as a child that you couldn't get enough of it - or only when you had achieved something.
That can be stressful.
If you change your attitude towards your parents, you can make your life easier.
WORLD:
And can you do that by forgiving your parents?
Ulsamer:
I am against forgiving too quickly.