Understand that every human being has a potential to be good

Q: I have a peculiar problem in these extraordinary times. Normally people think that being locked in with your near ones in such times is a boon because you can connect with them. What if your near ones are not the ones you love? To be honest, I am feeling suffocated! Monika

The fact that there are several memes about people having had “too much” of the company of the people that they “love” is an indication that you are not alone with this problem. To begin with, therefore, do not feel bad and do not blame yourself for feeling this way.

This is the time perhaps for you to reflect on why you don’t like these individuals who are close enough to be in the same space as you are. Since you have not given me any specifics I cannot venture if you are talking about relationships of blood or partnership, institutional or otherwise. Either ways, the key is to understand that every human being has a potential to be good.

More often than not it is the environment and circumstances that exacerbate one or the other disposition of a person. This is your opportunity to help this person, who you otherwise dislike, become better. Try to understand this person better. Have an icebreaking session and draw out from their experiences, the events that may have shaped them.

I am sure you can do it because you had the courage to acknowledge what you have said in your question. Once people become aware of who they are and what has caused them to be that, they tend to work on those latent issues.