She was disappointed on her fourteen year stepdaughter Stephe’s behaviour. The incidence happened like this: before going to boarding school Stephe had asked for money to her father and without informing Katie she had flown away, leaving the bag prepared by Katie waiting on the rack. That was the month-old resentment. But Katie didn’t discuss it with Richard. Neither he cared to reopen the file.
Disagreements occur, but wisdom lies in speaking them out and trying to find the amicable solution. Nether would the name-calling help. It may help only to worsen the situation.
In Richard’s case instead of surrendering to the bottles, he should have sat with Katie. He is the person who ultimately can talk on behalf of his daughter. Katie’s hurt feelings required immediate attention. And the cooling system can wait until other things remain hot.
It’s a golden rule to maintain healthy relationship that the persons involved should try solve problem as they arise. To allow the resentment simmer can cause a burst out, causing damages beyond repair. Were the differences, the disagreements, allowed to remain alive for long, they would hurt partners feeling and could lead to find defences against one another. And soon they would start feeling strangers in their own homes. [Prepared By NAVAL LANGA]
