> If > there's indifference then there is no relationship maybe fear is also behind indifference. it seems to me indifference is the result of narcissism(sp?) and thus fear based again.
> unless it's > family and then it's not always so simple. society pressures about family. family are the same as any other people-if they hurt you consistently, are abusive, walking away is the right thing to do. 'honour thyfather and thy mother' has caused untold misery to millions of people who stay in abusive relationships out of guilt and shame and efar of breaking this commandment. yes, even those without this religious pressure, still have the same message shoved at them. We wouldn't put up with bad friends so why shoudl family be different? Honour and respect and trust have to be earned. > > > Debra Shea
