I know that some of the times, my parents are right about the things I do but I just get so angry. When I think about apologizing, it just seems awkward so I don't do it and eventually, it'll be "forgotten" and it'll be normal again. Some of the time, I definitely disagree with them because I think that I'm right and they're wrong. However, this time, I actually thought about it and a part of me tells me that they're partially right. What do I do?

I would suggest not fighting with your family and just say sorry even if you weren't wrong so you guys don't fight anymore.

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Yes fighting is not worth it. If they were right you should let them know that you do think they are right and apologize.

It just seems so awkward to apologize at this point now. Normally, we would just move on about it. On the other hand, some part of me thinks that I am right.

Usually both sides have some point of being right. But usually it's not worth fighting for.

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Just moving on for the sake of avoiding a fight is bad news. I know of many families that just adopt the move on strategy - it only encourages a build-up of unresolved issues and distrust. Own up to your part and do not worry what others think. It will make you a better person and develops healthier relationships.

I think there are some families that are able to have their issues resolved when ignored; I noticed that for some families, it simply alleviates it and then disperses. When that happens, it's back to normal until it happens again---assuming that it would repeat. I think that some find it embarrassing and awkward when they apologize. Nonetheless, it would probably be a great idea to apologize and both come to an agreement if needed. A healthier relationship would be great for both parties and if you think that you're wrong, it might be best to apologize; same goes for the parents.

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"I think there are some families that are able to have their issues resolved when ignored; I noticed that for some families, it simply alleviates it and then disperses."

This is an illusion - it simply "appears" that way to you. Ignoring issues do not resolve them. The anger or hurt HAS to go somewhere, it does not simply disperse. It may be taken out on another person, or may result in physical syptoms such as anxiety, headaches, IBS, or other issues.

There may be issues that are really trivial in nature, and later on we decide to let them go. That's fine. But if you consider the issue important enough, then you must deal with it! It's like driving down the road and a fallen tree is blocking the road - simply ignoring it is not going to make it go away!

Are you sure? Both of us seem to be fine with it. I'm not really sure about my parents but they seem to be fine with it and communicating with me normally again. I am acting normal around them and there doesn't really seem to be anything wrong. I mean, if it's true that it builds up and continues to get worse, then I'm not really sure about that. I'm sure that the method that I did along with my parents seem to be good. Both of us probably have a hard time apologizing but maybe that's because both of us knows that we both are sorry and there's no need to say it. Well, I think that is what they're saying.

I have never seen or been in a fight where one side was completely right and the other side was completely wrong. Fighting can be really bad. But I think its healthy to fight every now and then. Talk to them about it. Keep an open mind about what they are saying and sak them if they can do the same for about what you are saying. And ask them if they can explain their point of view so that you can understand. If you start fighting again, walk away.

Sometimes just saying what's on your mind makes you feel better. And it isn't always the case that if you don't talk about it, then it'll get worse. Sometimes fights are dumb and both parties are just irritated about something else.