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I Don't Fit In With My Family

I hate it. The more family members that are around me, the more I feel like some kind of alien.

I have an instinct to care about them, and I do, but I can't keep my sanity at family functions. I don't really have anything in common with them. We don't think in the same ways. We don't do the same things. We don't have the same goals or interests. Naturally, I don't have anything of value that I could add to any conversation, and I'm not very good at feigning interest. I find it astounding that I share so much of my genes with people who I just can't feel in touch with.

I don't get it. I'm twenty-one years into this dynamic and I'm still stuck and I still hate it. Is it my fault? Is it hopeless? Am I just stupid or toxic or something?

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ReaperofTime · 46-50, M

Well just be glad you arent part of my family. This side of the family judges not by merit or character. But by College pedigree and white collar portfolio. Every holiday they brag about vacations. Stocks etc. I just split with my cousin and head for the woods. Lawyers and Politicians bore me. :)

Sassyshooter · 41-45

You aren't stupid or toxic. Sometimes it takes awhile before we find where we fit in. Some people never do and that's ok. Don't get discouraged

Ragingwings · 46-50, F

I can relate to this. My family is stupid and shallow and ive never been I feel misunderstood and like an alien in general.

SStarfish ·

You're fine..

As for me I fit in perfectly with my family and we are kinda the odd sorts :/

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