The 8 most common dysfunctional family roles (& how to fix them)

We all love a good family drama. But let’s be honest—when it’s your own family playing out a dysfunctional script, it’s less The Kardashians and more downright disastrous.

You know the feeling. Holidays with passive-aggressive barbs. Or your every move feels judged by a resident family critic.

These ingrained patterns are what’s called “family roles.” Simply put, it’s where everyone falls into a predictable role.

And understanding them can be the first step to rewriting the script and c...