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Is it normal for family to exaggerate negative traits? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 month ago by insomniacalmond@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/needadvice@lemm.ee

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If I mention my friend's boyfriend once, I'm obsessed with her dating life.

If I send a "gotta go" text to someone, which takes a few seconds, I'm suddenly wasting time and always on my phone.

If I calmly tell my grandma that her statement is not true, she says I'm easily offended and being a snowflake.

If I say the name of a TV show, they think I'm unhealthily obsessed with it.

I'm yelled at if I'm not the ideal, quiet girl. Is this normal? How can I let them get to know me like they want to do?

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[–] scrollo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

Check out Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

In short, some family members are just assholes. It's up to you to determine your level of involvement in their lives (and vice versa). You can choose any level you wish, but observe which levels benefit you. The levels that benefit your family my be hurtful to you.

Best of luck