Yes. It is possible to have a happy blended family. Most of the Indians are leading happy blended families. I was also having a blended family for many years. Since my brothers got job in far off places, they went to other places at present. But, we are meeting whenever opportunity arises.

There are many advantages in staying jointly. Elders will help in family affairs. When going for jobs, they will look after all our loved ones. We can look after the job without bothering much about the family. Other earning members will support in case of any financial and other difficulties with good advise to us. If we suffer with illness, elders will give first aid and advise without panic.

It will be joyful on holidays to stay as group with family members. Youngsters still believe that elders will take good decisions on their future based on their experience and knowledge. So, youngsters expect their elders to be with them.
Earning became difficult and cost of of living is also more. Comfortable family life is possible, only if stay jointly with other members of the family.

Affection is the main requirement to stay jointly. Proper understanding between members is a must. 'Good habits to be started from home'. Then only society will grow good. Affection can be developed only by the way in which the elders (Parents) caring the children.

A happy blended family is a culture. Root for this culture is affection and understanding. If affection between the members is maintained, blended family is possible.

Because of earning difficulty at nearby places, it seems that there is a slide in keeping a blended family in India. Also, staying in a small flat in a crowded Indian city with too many members is difficult. But the old trend of joint family will again come because affection and understanding is still in the minds of youngsters.

Now, industrial complexes are being started even in small towns in India providing jobs to many. Locals need not go to far off places to earn. They can stay in spacious own village houses with other family members.

Wherever there is real affection with proper understanding and opportunity prevails, Happy blended family also is possible.

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