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Not a fan of big family gatherings...how do I get over this.?
So my wife has a huge extended family and when they get together, they get together. Its like having the in-law family channel playing 24 hours. I was not really raised in the same tradition of having big family gatherings and when my own family would have huge gatherings, (which was when I was much younger) I would shy away and tuck in a corner or in my bedroom. My wife is getting pretty annoyed with me because I just want quiet time in the middle of the day rather than be around 25 other people at one time. Since these gatherings are huge, important occassions for my inlaws, I guess I need to figure a way to socialize and not want to run away and tuck myself in a room. Is there anyone else like this, and how do I overcome this.
4 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Don't look at them as "Inlaws," look at them all as new friendships and acquaintances waiting to happen/ make stronger! Unless these get togethers are like every week, it shouldn't be too bad just look at it as a new way to make new friends
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Okay I have a similar problem. I hate my mums side of the family. They are annoying, loud, female doggy people(excuse my language) However, i have to get along with them, because at the end of the day they are family whether i like it or not. Usually what I do, is that i find one person i get along with and talk to them most of the time (like my 20 year old cousin) so find someone who you get along with and hang around with them and if the others talk to you reply with a simple answer so you won't get that DEEP in conversation. GOOD LUCK!
- 1 decade ago
I know exactly how you feel! Glad someone else is this way:) My husband has a huge family! My family is composed of my mom, my sister and I...that's really all I'm used to!! I always clam up when I have to go to family functions with his family because it makes me extremely uncomfortable. I don't have any recommendations for you, just wanted to let you know that you are not alone!
- PunarthamLv 71 decade ago
the only way fr you is to treat it like a Church session. take part in it, smile and you will be ok. May be you will even like it later
