Seriously, I have to go to this family reunion that we ave EVERY FREAKING year, seriously, shouldn't it be like, every 10 years? People tell me that I should be grateful for having such a large and extended family, I say it's bad because there are that many people that annoy me.
My mom is also coming this year and I can tell that my grandma roped her into this, so she isn't too happy either. She is going to be such unpleasent car company, seeing as she is driving me there, and like, AGH!
Do I fake the EBOLA virus so I won't have to go?
What about her BEGGING me to go to a Church in which I don't belive in?
Man, I really have got to get a social life to I have a legitamate excuse.
Sad isn't it? I have no clue why I typed this actually, maybe so some other poeple can have a place to complain about their family too.
2006-07-24 10:16:23 · 11 answers · asked by Red 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It is perfectly normal to hate family reunions. In fact it could be that you are embarrassed to be around so many people because you are afraid that you could end up in the center of attention. The best way out of it is to just tell them that you really aren't up for it this year and maybe you'll decide that you will want to next year. If they really love you then they will understand you just want to be alone, away from the family for a while.
2006-07-24 10:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by cdh 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely Not. I prefer a Friends Reunion any day. Family although we have to see each other every year or more, we didn't choose them, so most people don't like each other, and some hate each other, some even love to put down others and so on so on....
Most of them just goes to Those reunions to comment on others, and is all about jealousy, comparisons - like is a cosmic competition about everything...
So don't feel bad and go to more friend's reunion, they are more fun and you feel better with yourself.
I once read that if you want to find out if someone is bad for you, you don't like him/them etc, is by doing this:
When you leave them/him/her, see how you feel with yourself - if you're happy, relax (they are a good influence to you), if you feel angry, stress out and enraged (they definitely aren't people you should socialize with as they bring the worst in you).
2006-07-24 10:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mary7 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
omg seriously i dont think you're alone LOL you have to go every year?? well try every holiday lol
i know i would fake i was sick too. and my parents would force me didnt matter how messed up i ended up going...even if i was kicking and screaming. it was always w/ my dad's side of the family and i really dont like them. they would criticize everything i did, wore and they still do....cuz i still have to go to family reunions...but yeah..srry that its so bad.
my own cousins get on my nerves and they are NOTHING like me..haha...and my aunts and uncles are so ackward to be around. my uncles drink sometimes...well, no..actually, all the time. i have some perverted OLDER cousins soo be a little bit grateful =)
i know it sucks...but i think everyone goes through this in their own mind
2006-07-24 10:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They had FAMILY REUNIONS without me. I have never been to any yet. Tents, caterer's the whole sha-bang, and I had no clue until the pictures were handed around.
"we thought you would not want to go, so we did not bother to invite you".
You have no idea what psycho is.
2015-01-06 10:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by Roxanne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so lucky you can have it every year. every 10 years, i show up to see if I can find my cousin or aunt or someone end up last person to know that all died, from cancer, fell down stairs, heart attack, etc. I always wish I have it every year. Becasue it better and knowing that who new in the family. I don't want to be the last person wait for 10 years and found out I have 30 new cousin, 30 new nephew and neinese, stuff like that. Yeah should be greatful to have a largest family. I never got a chance to meet my great aunts and Uncles, and 2nd cousin on and on. i onlyknow my grandma and my cousins that all I know.
Tell her that youdon't blieve in church, let me be who I am and let me foudn out myself when I died. You must have some cousin that you want to see them again.
I wish I take your place you can take my place. That will be plm solved.
2006-07-24 10:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by greenbaypackers1920 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Family reunions definitely suck. As for church, your mom believes and she is worried about your spiritual future. If you don't believe and don't see that changing anytime soon, try sitting her down and explaining it to her. Maybe on the long torturous (spelling?) ride to the family reunion! LMAO!
2006-07-24 10:22:29 · answer #6 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother's side of the family seems to have one every year. I quit going to them about 10 years ago...my mother doesn't go either. I hardly know anyone there anymore.
2006-07-24 10:21:50 · answer #7 · answered by Shaula 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You feel drawn towards these people and you hate it. You say you aren't connected, but you are. You have been since you were very little.
You think you have made changes and that you are a different person, but in fact, there are aspects of yourself that is STILL connected and there is no way to deny it.
Keep in mind that the things that you get out of a family reunion are not intellectual - that is, you cannot see, hear, or otherwise sense them. But on a very, very quiet level, you sense them.
I would advice that you embrace that sense, go through the ritual, and accept them for who they are. Do your duty. Your reward is less anxiety (believe it or not).
You need to adopt a calmer attitude. A longer fuse. Put the safety on your hair trigger and keep from drawing into arguments. Having a calm, accepting air will be infectious and mean that the people around you will be calmer too.
Don't avoid it. Go.
Andy
2006-07-24 10:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Families can be so mean and rotten that I totally understand where you are coming from. I don't have anything in common with my family members any more, and we pretty much aren't on speaking terms.
Good luck!
2006-07-24 10:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by sherirenee1954 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? If you don't like going don't go. Tell them all I said you don't have to go any more!
2006-07-24 10:21:02 · answer #10 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋