So my dad has 4 siblings, all who have at least 4 kids per sibling. I have avoided the whole being friends with them on facebook for a few reasons.
1) We NEVER have been close. Close as is in physical location or close as a relationship.
2) Last time I saw any of them I was 8 years old, I’m 24 now. Most of them were babies or wouldn’t remember or know me. A lot has changed since I was 8, my haircut being the first thing.
3) My dad’s side of the family has a very hard time communicating with each other. This side of the family just sends out generic christmas cards each year to each other. That’s it. Nothing more. For example, I found out one of my cousins who is my age, got married and had a baby, after the fact from my grandma. This is something you usually share with your family right?
I’m happy in my little bubble of my mom, dad and little brothers. I’m not sure how I’m going to like this whole facebook with extended family thing. Because you know once one cousin adds you, the rest of the family will find out and add you….
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