Is it normal that i barely talk to my family?

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I live with my parents and 3 brothers (im the only girl). I've never been really close with any of my family members. I love my parents dearly and I know they would do anything for me, but the problem is we do not communicate. I feel like no one in my family knows me at all. I feel like im living in a house with strangers. It's never more than casual talk, and I can't talk about anything more without feeling a litle awkward. It might be a language barrier because I'm not very fluent with my parent's native language, and I never speak to them in english either. Regardless I still feel very disconnected with my family. I can't even talk with my mom and any other daughter should. I have a lot of resentment towards everyone because no one knows how to communicate with each other, and it bothers me every day. I just stay in my room all day when I'm at home cause I don't want to deal with anyone... I want very badly to change things but it's been like this for so long now... any advice? Thanks for reading.

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  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    Talk to them:/? If the problem is a lack of communication, then surely the solution is to communicate. It will probably take a bit of time, but sitting in your room all day won't make things any better.

    Also, have you ever considered learning their native language? You're situation is perfect for learning a new language, and I don't understand why you're not taking the opportunity, it's a great skill to have.:)

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  • tuna
    11 years ago

    i think you should tell them how you feel... they will listen probably they don't even know you feel that way... try to tell them hoe you feel... am sure they would be happy to change things around!

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    I don't talk much to my family unless its small talk or a argument. If I lived far from them, it would be wonderful. I wouldn't have to have contact with them at all:)

    However, you're different OP, you want things to get better... I would suggest that you try to talk with them.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I'm the same with my family. I try to talk to them but it's very hard for me. It's difficult talking to my brothers too because one talks none stop about the most random things (When I say none stop I really mean none stop; it's like he doesnt take a single breathe of fresh air for 20 minutes) I don't know about and the other is a recluse whom no one hears from but once in a blue moon. (A very very VERY blue moon XP.)

    I agree with bananaface too about learning your parents native language. I'm trying to myself. If you are interested in anything that your brothers or parents like you should try doing those things do you have something to talk about. My brother is into video games and I know if I ever mention one he plays we could have a pretty good conversation.

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