Capability.

If you were to sit down with someone from a different country and have lunch, you would perhaps anticipate a different experience. Maybe you would not speak the same language or have the same cultural expectations. Likely, you would approach the lunch understanding that your capabilities to connect may differ.

Similarly, if you are worlds apart, on countless issues with a family member, you may need to do the same exercise and consider the capabilities of the relationship.

Journal Prompt: Do inventory on the relationship capabilities of your family members.