There are 5 kids in my family and we are all very very close. We are also all close to my mom. I am the youngest and they only one not onthier feet. I know if I need something or if something is wrong every one of them would be ther for me. A lot of my friends tell me this is abnormal and I am wondering if it is. I love all of them and wouldn't change how they are for the world, even when they get too involved.
2006-10-03 18:48:57 · 19 answers · asked by Stephani 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes.
You are lucky and blessed and know the value of the word "appreciation." Good for you,.
2006-10-03 18:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so not abnormal. I come from a family of 11. My parents had 9 kids.and I am the second oldest. I love my family very much and i care for each of them individually. I don't know why your friend would say this is abnormal. I guess every family varies but a loving family would include all that you've listed up there. To some extent, sometimes if they're too involved, that might be a bad thing. But being open and feeling like you can confine in them is not a bad thing. I love my family a lot and i won't change any of them either. I would even give my life in exchange for them. That is just part of love. So i hope i answered your question.
2006-10-04 01:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by ylimele 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have 5 kids in my family and we are all very close. They are my best friends and that is part of the reason I don't have a lot of close friends because people usually don't measure up. But to give you my advice I don't think it is abnormal for your family to want to do anything and everything for you but I also don't think it is healthy for you. About 4 years ago I moved across the country. For 3 years I was gone and it was very liberating because I found that I did more for myself when I knew other people weren't just going to take care of me. It was really hard being away from my family but I think I learned more about myself in those 3 years than I have through out my whole life and this is coming from a 24 year old that is the second to youngest in my family(just FYI). I'm not saying that moving away is the answer but maybe doing something to separate your self a little would be a good idea. That doesn't mean you can't be just as close. I actually became closer to my younger sister and my oldest brother while I was away.There is never one answer for everyone but if you are as close to your family as I am I would trust them over pretty much any of my friends.
2006-10-04 02:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by green 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 4 kids in my family and we are exactly the same I wouldn't have it any other way we live separate lives but i speak to all of them at least once a week and would never miss a birthday Christmas or Easter with them.
Yes they can get too involved but only because they care Id rather have that then live like some families do, that is with no contact.
No your not abnormal your just very loved
2006-10-04 01:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coming from a family of 8 kids (I am the eldest) we were not close and still are not but keep in touch through our mother. But since becoming a parent I was determined that my children would have a much different upbringing than I had so we are close now, and know every aspect of each other's life. It is fabulous to be close.
2006-10-04 01:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by Theresa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family and I are very close knit. Even though my siblings and I live in different towns, we make the time to call and see each other. Anytime one of us needs something, we're there for one another. We think of each other's children as our very own. I think it's abnormal for families to not get along.
2006-10-04 02:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can't say we are close at all anymore,, my brother only calls when he wants something,, he has a 1 year old son who i meant on a accident in the store.,.. other wise i don;t think i would have even meant him then.. his wife lied she says family is the most iomportant thing ,, and she is keeping him from stopping by or anything,, ,,so i gave up on them all,, my mother and i was never really close anyways,, and the closest person i was close to past away and that was my dad,, so at times i feel if it wasn't for my kids or my grand kids i would be alll alone,,,
as for cousins and aunts and uncles once my grandma pasted away we all went our seperate ways too and that is sad,,,
family wake up america that is important,,, l
2006-10-04 02:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by thanks to our brave troops, 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't u think it's fun to have a close relationship with your family. they will always there to help and assist you in a hard time...
don't run away from your family just because your friends saying that it's abnormal to have a close relation with them...
you should be lucky that you have them surround you...
some of people don't even have a family and they are hoping or even jealous to have a family...
just think that being different is always acceptable...
2006-10-04 01:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by Red_aS_blOoD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's so abnormal with having a tight family unit? I'm very close to my family as well and we value that. Frankly I think your friends are just envious of u.
2006-10-04 01:50:48 · answer #9 · answered by cheetah7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are truly Blessed to have a close family unity this day and age. So many can't get along. You are a shining example of goodness. I have a sis I talk with by emails, my husbands family and of course miine.
2006-10-04 02:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by Lore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not close to any one in my family. i come from a long line of selfish cold hearted people. my mom use to beat me and my dad was a wife beating drunk. my aunt took my child right after he was born because I'm in a wheel chair and have been all of my life. when i was younger my family turned on me because i refused to be put in a nursing home so they could sell my moms house and what she had left me. so if you have a good family cherish every moment you have with them, these days thats a rare thing. and may god always smile apon you
2006-10-04 01:54:19 · answer #11 · answered by Peace 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋