That’s just it, really. From reading posts on here, one would be forgiven for thinking that most people had fraught relationships with their parents and/or siblings. I understand that this is self selecting (nobody is likely to post about how great their relationship with their mum/dad/brother/sister is), but was just wondering.
In addition to loving my family, I actually just really like them all. My parents are lovely, my brothers are amongst my best mates. They’re nice people and I enjoy having them in my life. My DH and his family are similar, as are most people I know.
So, how do you feel about your family (of origin)? AIBU to think that most people quite like theirs?
AIBU?
To think that most people like their families(of origin)?
ThisGoldHedgehog · 26/03/2024 22:59
Am I being unreasonable?
141 votes. Final results.
POLLtoomanyy · 26/03/2024 23:12
Do you think people post about their abusive families for the fun of it, OP?
What a pointless thread.
Opine · 26/03/2024 23:28
There’s an odd gloating from people who have healthy family dynamics. Almost like they understand how awful it must be for those who don’t and can’t help but boast about their luck.
Only second to the misery of having a shit family is having to justify to others why it’s not your fault and you really aren’t making it all up
DirectionToPerfection · 26/03/2024 23:31
Yep, or the assumptions that it must be something you did.
Opine · 26/03/2024 23:28
There’s an odd gloating from people who have healthy family dynamics. Almost like they understand how awful it must be for those who don’t and can’t help but boast about their luck.
Only second to the misery of having a shit family is having to justify to others why it’s not your fault and you really aren’t making it all up
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SarahAndQuack · 26/03/2024 23:38
What are you hoping for, OP? Someone to reassure you you must be a lovely, wonderful person because you like your family?
Surely it's obvious that people post about the sad times because that's when they need support?
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