I asked my question in the other part of HERE but nobody answered so I'm asking you,even though this is for 'parenting and pregnancy'.I'm 16 and my sister is 19.She has a boyfriend(Mike) and lives in his house.Mike's mother Jamie lives with them.She is a very good person and she feels a lot younger than she is:)She is 47.We two get on well with each-other(I went in their house for a few weeks) and I asked her if I could call her without the title "aunt",she said it's OK and now I call her Jamie,but I don't know if it's right to call her without the title.What do you think?
2006-08-16 00:44:34 · 16 answers · asked by Alison H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I'm a girl(someone asked about that) and someone else asked about that - we feel like friends and share personal things with each-other even though we know each-other for a few weeks
2006-08-16 00:58:41 · update #1
Go ahead. If you don't mind and she doesn't mind what's the problem?
2006-08-16 00:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always felt that "aunt and uncle" were just a "proper" title that people had to use way back when. This is a different era. As long as you both are ok with not using the title, then you are set. I never felt comfortable using the titles with my relatives because it felt so impersonnable. My dad's side of the family were all stiffs so I would use the titles for his family but my mom's side of the family were cool so we had a different kind of relationship. My son doesn't use Aunt when talking to my sisters because they think it isn't necessary too. We get along just fine, so do what you feel is most comfortable...you asking her first was the right thing to do so you know you are both on the right track!!
2006-08-16 03:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by onecharliecat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes situations in a family can make it weird to know what you should be callnig anyone. Just wait til you get married! I never know whats appropriate to call my husbands family members! They must get thrown off because I go back and forth between their names and grandma, aunt, ect. I would agree that it would feel strange to call her your aunt when you didn't grow up calling her that. You are on an adult level with her, you two can be friends, and calling her by her first name makes that easier. Calling her Aunt this late in the game could feel a little childish.
2006-08-16 00:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by Cindie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she feels that she is a lot younger than she actually is, it might be a nice idea to call her Jamie. She'd definitely feel nice about it. Try it out and see if it works. If not and she questions you about it, simply tell her that she is closer to her than any of your aunts - more like a friend kinds.
All the best,
M
2006-08-16 00:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by manan_singhi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cultures, the term "aunt" is a form of respect, an acknowledgment that you like this older person so much you wish they were your relative.
You must watch Jamie's reactions closely and not make her feel uncomfortable. "Aunt" sounds cute, but study her.
2006-08-16 02:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by ERNIE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since both of you 'agreed' on how you can call her, then, it shouldn't be a problem. Unless if you came from a traditional asian family where 'titles' are quite relevant.
But in western culture, and especially that this 'aunt' feels younger than her age, then, titles shouldn't be a cause for concern.
2006-08-16 03:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by Charlize101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 08:05:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you come up with aunt in the first place? She wouldn't be your aunt even if your sister and boyfriend were married. Call her what's comfortable to both of you.
2006-08-16 00:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's not your aunt. She's the mother of your sister's boyfriend.. you don't have to call her "Aunt".. she isn't even close to being that..... I don't call my real aunts by anything but their name.. my "Uncle" Kenny.. is just Kenny.. I say " Hi Kenny, how are you today?" ..
If your sister married her BF.. she still wouldn't be your Aunt.. so don't call her aunt anything.. jkust call her Jamie/;
2006-08-16 00:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by Imani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no "rights and wrongs" in that area. Call her whatever you both feel comfortable with. Nothing wrong with it at all. People have tons of different names for family members.
2006-08-16 00:48:56 · answer #10 · answered by paintgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should call her what you feel comfortable with. If your uncomfortable calling her aunt then call her Jamie. Im sure she understands hun x
2006-08-16 00:49:28 · answer #11 · answered by Sarah M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋