Wendelin "Wendi's City" DeLoach, Esq.: Signs of A Dysfunctional Family

What happens if you're in a relationship that you think is ideal - then you meet his or her family at a family gathering, and observe that they are highly dysfunctional? Do you shy away from getting too close, knowing that if you marry into this family the dysfunction will likely impact your relationship? Can a person who was raised by dysfunctional parents (alcohol/drug abuse, rape/molestation, criminal behavior) still become an emotionally healthy adult and form a lasting relationship? What signs should you look for?