The Annoying Relative

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Do you see it as a burden or an added advantage when your relatives visits you?

To me I feel it as an advantage when my relatives visit me and not as a liability honestly they have the warmth, nostalgic memories, and a feeling of togetherness that are difficult to see in other things, honestly it is an opportunity to socialize, to have some fun and to encourage each other particularly in the modern busy lifestyle where there is little time to spend together as a family.

It can be accompanied with some responsibilities, but the pleasure of reuniting with the people you love is far greater and definitely worth the inconvenience. Whenever they come across, they usually come with new ideas, tales and in some cases household assistance. It makes me remember my origin and take care of family bonds. So in general, I embrace it as a blessing and time well spent on reconnecting and loving one another.

Is there a relative you find to be very annoying that you detest his or her presence in your house?

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Well to tell the truth sometimes my older sister is so annoying and I sometimes really would have dreaded having her in my house. She thinks she is an expert at everything and wants to manipulate everything whether it is what I eat, or how I dress, even the positioning of my room 😀 She is always complaining and inadvertently giving unwelcome pieces of advice that can easily drive me crazy.

She is a second mother who is not at all cool and I'm not mean, I love her, but she is so much like an inspection rather than a visit. Instead of peace she comes with noise and instead of fun, she comes with drama. Oh, sometimes I only hope she wont stay long. She is family at the same time though, deep down I have a feeling I do it because I like her antics, even though I dislike her sometimes 😊.

Share your experience with this relative of yours.

I always have a rollercoaster life when living with my elder sister, be it on a short visit. At one point, and with only a few minutes of visiting my household, we rearranged my whole kitchen saying, “This place needs order!” She criticises everything, even my the choice of snacks as well as my folding clothes. She even chastized my friends once as they were too noisy in my own house 😄 It’s exhausting.

She behaves as the boss and leaves hardly any air to breathe. However, strangely enough, she will continue cooking to everyone and telling funny stories about our childhood that make all of us laugh. So on the one hand, she drives me crazy, but on the other hand, she brings some kind of energy that one cannot forget. It is a hate love though, it is mainly love but covered up.

Is it possible for one's relatives to divide one's home? Explain.

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The possibility that one family can split a home is very high, though sometimes it is lack of respect, understanding, or limits. And in other cases, family might attend with incriminating interests, rivalry or undiscovered family matters that will bring friction. They could involve themselves in taking sides, gossiping, and influencing the decisions of a household hence causing arguments and disunity in the family. In even worse situations they can take advantage of the good will and cause divisions among spouses or siblings.

A harmonious family may soon turn into turmoil as the family members feel right to determine their business or direct into private affairs. This is why you need to establish the boundaries, encourage open discussions and defend the integrity of your house. Family is a good thing but peace and harmony in your home must be a priority.

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