No family has all of these characteristics all of the time. Knowing what these characteristics are, however, can guide families in a healthy direction. These characteristics in a family may indicate a need for healthy change. Involvement with one another is infrequent. Family members seldom show affection.
Family members spend small amounts of time together.
Family members each make decisions independently of the others. Family members are most influenced by friends and activities that occur outside family life. There is not much family loyalty or dependability. Family members are unable to discuss and solve problems together. No family is perfect, so don't expect yours to be.