Family: Expectations VS Reality

 Today's topic is all about family


The Expectations (what we want it to be like)

VS.

Reality (what it actually is like)


Many think family is perfect and happy all the time. That it's all good. The problem with that is, it's not reality and we will be disappointed when we find that out. Nothing is ever perfect and there are times when fights happen or people disagree. It is an inevitable part of life we must all face at some point but many just want to ignore it. If we had it the way we want it, everything would be perfect and we'd never fight or be unhappy.

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