5 Signs You’re Taking Your Family for Granted In 2024

 My wife gently corrected me recently. And when she had opened her heart, I had to admit, even though I cringed. She was entirely correct. Her worry? I always gave the impression that I was "working" on my day off by putting the kids and my lengthy to-do list ahead of her. My family is something that I had been taking for granted. My spouse politely conveyed that she would rather that I spend my day off with her and the children, doing activities that are meaningful to them, than focusing on finishing my to-do list.

1. Other less important things get more of your time than they do.

When friends, sports, or hobbies start consuming more of your free time than your family gets, those you love are sure to notice.

2. You find yourself regularly enjoying time alone more than time with your family.

This might include hiding in your room on the computer, or out in the garage doing your own thing, or being with your family in person but not truly being present.

3. Your kids repeatedly ask for your time and attention, but your list of excuses keeps getting longer and longer.

You always have a good reason why you can’t play, ride bikes, or watch what they’re doing at the moment. Sometimes, your phone or device gets more of your attention than they do.

4. Your spouse is frustrated by your lack of interest and involvement with the family.

She wants you to invest more time into her and the kids than you do into your work or your hobbies, but you still don’t seem to see the problem. She must just be overreacting again, right?

5. It’s hard to remember the last time you played in the snow with your kids or played ball in the back yard.

If an entire winter or summer has gone by and you’ve not built a snowman, engaged in a snowball fight, or played some catch in the back yard (if you’re physically able), you might be wasting precious memories that are easy to make. You’ll never get this time back. You might be taking your family for granted if you can pass up easy opportunities to make lasting memories without being bothered by that.



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