How childhood communication patterns disturb adult relationships
By fern | Brothers, Sisters, Strangers Blog
New pyschologytoday.com blog post shows how dysfunctional emotional and behavioral patterns established in the family of origin often resurface in intimate bonds outside the family. KEY POINTS Individuals bring unresolved issues into new relationships, re‐creating patterns from their family of origin. Children who feel their parents or siblings rejected them often misread emotional cues. Adults who didn't learn communication skills as children often estrange themselves rather than resolve issues. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brothers-sisters-strangers/202508/how-toxic-dynamics-from-childhood-resurface-in-adulthood