“The findings on interparental conflict and children's well-being illustrate this interdependence, with exposure to harsh and destructive patterns of conflict between parents associated with a range of harmful effects on children; these effects appear both simultaneously and cumulatively over time, as well as at all stages of development” (Barton, Beach, Kogan, Stanley, Fincham, Hurt & Brody, 2015). This was especially true for me during my teenage years when, like most kids living in this type of environment, I became depressed and began to withdraw. I started to distrust people and keep them at arm's length. Letting them only get close to me, because I felt safe. I thought I had escaped the negative effects of his relationship dysfunction until I decided it would be a good idea to divorce my husband of 10 years because I wanted to "settle my troubles." I believe this theme and pattern of dysfunctional relationships has not only affected the women in my family, but the men as well. They are no more successful in relationships than women. I think it's not only affected how the family as a whole approaches romantic relationships, but relationships in general. We don't get along very well and there is very little trust and loyalty. Quarrels and jealousy led the family to drift apart. Now, with the loss of my grandmother, I don't think we will be able to unite as a couple