What is family life?

by Barbs Coleman
(New Mexico)

Often this question comes up in our minds. Is it just the kids part of it or is it fun too?

Well, take my experience and I would say family life is a combination of emotions, love, kids, humor and lots of adjustments. If you cannot adjust, family life is not for you.

When one gets married, he/she has lots of expectations from the other partner but one should not forget that you get only when you give. You have to be patient, understanding and accept your partner's views and opinions.

Love between the partners is an essential part but if there is no understanding, love cannot withhold marriage. Once there is love and affection, then come the kids who are an essential part of family life. Kids bring a lot of humor, fun and freshness in your life. When you have kids, you become a kid yourself and relive your childhood.

Your kids remind you of your golden days as a child. You laugh at cartoons with your kids, enjoy kids movies, play lots of games and forget about your busy life. Overall, a family life needs to be a balance between kids and married life.