{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329cf","title":"How to deal with tension with non-Muslim family?","question":"I have a family member that I'm attempting to mend tension with by being positive and uplifting while establishing new boundaries from my changed comforts. This family member doesn't know positive energy, lives in the past, and drains me. He’s non believer or Christian at times. How much do I keep trying to one sidedly fix the relationship and maintain my peace? It’s like drinking poison trying to communicate with him because he just has such a different set of beliefs and uses my new path against me.","answer":"While Islam greatly emphasizes repairing and nurturing relationships with both Muslim and non-Muslim family members, it shouldn't be pursued at the expense of one's own well-being. It's important to prioritize your own welfare while still making efforts to mend and keep channels of communication open. Remember, a relationship requires mutual effort; it takes two to make things work.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23280f","tag":"Relationships: Non-Muslims","count":95},{"_id":"668d9fe20b76658b4c23280c","tag":"Relationships: Extended Family","count":47},{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329c4","tag":"Contemporary Life: Converts","count":38},{"_id":"668d9fe90b76658b4c2328d7","tag":"Christianity","count":7},{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329cb","tag":"Atheism","count":2}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:39:13.747Z"}