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AIBU?

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To get on with one side of family better than the other

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Cside · 19/07/2019 10:24

Okay so 'get on with' is probably the wrong way to put it as it implies we don't get on which isn't true.

But AIBU to prefer the company of one side (like mother's side / father's side) of my family more than the other?

I don't dislike any of them at all, I speak to them on social media occasionally, see them at family gatherings etc... But they nor I really make any effort to see each other outside of this.

I have always felt closer to the other side, I regularly see my auntie, cousins, grandma etc on that side and I enjoy spending my free time with them at weekends. My grandma especially as she helped me a lot growing up through some really difficult times. I find her easier to talk to and it seems like a more casual and easy relationship.

I've recently been made to feel quite guilty about the fact I admittedly don't make as much effort with the other side of my family although in my defence, I don't feel like they do either.

AIBU to think that most people have people within their families that they enjoy being around/see more so than others?

OP posts:
user1493413286 · 19/07/2019 10:27

I think that’s normal; some people (even family members) you just click with better and make more of an effort with often without thinking because you enjoy their company more

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