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Dinner is an important meal that should be reserved for the family. Missing it would be unfortunate since everyone must tend to their own personal things after dinner. Some will do homework while others watch television. If time is not set aside for dinner to talk or clarify things, unresolved issues may linger and result in arguments. Some households solve this problem by giving everyone their own television set. In the evenings, everyone eats separately and watches his/her own television set. No one needs to talk to each other because everyone is busy, but there is no warmth in the family. Another situation that leads to disunity in the family is food preparation. Today's married couple usually argues over it. If they only make an effort to order out, eating while their eyes are glued to the television set, thinking about how the characters on television are much more attractive than our own spouses, their marriage will certainly fall apart. Married couples should also consider visits to in-laws. Do we accompany our spouse or let them go alone? If they go alone, be prepared for problems in the marriage. Engaging in activities as a family can build a strong bond. Do not take it lightly because many broken families have taken it that way. In conclusion, creating harmony in a family is easy. It starts with an activity where all members can be involved. Dinner is the easiest and best activity. Or at the very least, family members should come together to talk about various issues, using Dhamma as their guide. Talk to each other with reason, even if everyone does not share the same views. Doing things together has benefits that will bring warmth and unity to the whole family. The Warm Hearted Family. 162 Creating Harmony in the Family The Warm Hearted Family 163 Creating Harmony in the Family