We never realize how much people's behavior affects us as an individual. The relationships we form with people often reflect what we want and need from one another. Like most people like to say it all begins at home. The relationship you have with your parents and siblings will be shown in the way you treat others around you. What causes a problem in this is the fact that not everyone has a present mother and father some only have one of the above or none, and this often leaves a hole in most of them creating a barrier between them and those around them. 

I have a great relationship with my mother and siblings. I know I can always go to them when I struggle with something or need some advice. My mother and I often argue about silly things but she never hesitates to support me in everything  I do. I have a strong support system at home which gives me the courage to do everything at my full potential. However, my father is separated from us which left me longing for a father figure. 

Thinking you will be fine and actually saying that is so different than what you have to face. Longing for that bond and challenges being overcome as father and daughter is so much more than what we think it can be. The car tire changing exercise, the boy problems, your first heartbreak, and your first job interview. You would not think it is so big of a deal but how you treat men and how you want them to treat you says otherwise. 

I treat everyone with the respect they deserve. I build genuine relationships with people because that is what I would want in return. Trusting them and learning to trust them is always been a challenge for me. However, this has built me to be strong and independent knowing I get what I need from my family and my close friends and trusting myself to be open to new relationships.