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Old Feb 15, 2020, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by imaginethat View Post
How do you handle being around a family member who you have disliked for years, tried to get over but can't?


My dad's uncle has always been loud and verbally abusive to those around him. I finally stopped talking to him altogether but recently thought to try to like him for my dad's sake.


He and my dad believe that if you're a family member, you should be "friends" no matter what.


I tell myself all kinds of things to be a more tolerant person. I've tried to be "an adult" and just get over it. But I simply can't be around my uncle. And it upsets my dad, which I hate.


What should I do? How can I go around ignoring my uncle if he's such an ingrained, close part of the family? My family is apparently more tolerant than I am, and I hate that. I feel like muffling my feelings is not fair to me. If I stop muffling them, it will cause much disruption in the family and more verbal abuse.


Maybe just tell your uncle that you do not care for him period! and from this time forward other than a polite hello and goodbye that will be the only interaction you will engage in.

Boundaries are certainly not easy to use and maintain. I have numerous relatives I have had no choice but to do this.

Your well being is the most important thing.

If members of your family have a problem ? a simple “you do not have to understand my reason for removing him out of my life as much as possible , because I deserve the right to take care of myself “ I hope you can accept this but if not I’m sorry but I will not change my mind
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