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bemildred

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11. It depends.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 02:47 PM

Mar 2016

I am social enough that I can emulate normality pleasantly enough for a while, and my family has learned that when I say it's time to go it's not beause I am offended or don't like them. So we visit a few times a year and get along well. But we are a motley bunch anyway and tolerate people being different.

In your case it sounds like you stayed far too long. It might work better if you can show up and socialize for a few hours and then retreat to recuperate like I do.

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Did any of you have a really hard time with family gatherings? [View all] smirkymonkey Nov 2015 OP

When I am in the company of where I don't want to be in the company, Hoppy Nov 2015 #1

I tend to want to retreat from the group. smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #2

I used to always be late to gatherings. I figured out that it was my fear that people would expect Hoppy Nov 2015 #3

my friend, grind it out Dr. Xavier Nov 2015 #4

My only family is my LiberalElite Nov 2015 #5

I wonder if it has something to do with the attitude of people who are married w/ children toward smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #7

So, what's next then? Conch Dec 2015 #6

THanks for your good wishes! smirkymonkey Dec 2015 #8

You too. Conch Dec 2015 #9

I'm glad your brother has the retriever. ;) I can relate ellenrr Dec 2015 #10

It depends. bemildred Mar 2016 #11