What do you think it takes to attain genuine family happiness?

Leo Tolstoy wrote, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." If happy families actually are alike, what is it that they're doing right? Have you personally found ways to achieve real family happiness and steer clear of chronic problems and negativity?

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Love and respect.

    Reply#1 - Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:11 PM EST

    honesty, patience, love, respect, attention.

      Reply#2 - Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:47 PM EST

      Happiness is a state of mind...We choose whether to be happy or not... Sometimes though, certain family members can make that a tough decision....

        Reply#3 - Tue Dec 1, 2009 9:06 AM EST
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