Is it normal that my best friends are my cousins?

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I have two girl cousins close to my age, (one a year older, and one two years younger) and the three of us girls have always loved to hang out, ever since we were like 4, 5 and 6. Now, we are 18, 19, and 20, and we still have tons of fun together. Throughout all these years, I have thought of them as my BFFs, and haven't really seen anybody else that way. In fact, all the best times I have had in my life, involved my cousins. Even today, I mean, I am fine with grabbing a coffee with a friendly classmate every now and then, but all the while, I am looking forward to being with my cousins. I get my 2 girl cousins, their 4 brothers, and my brother together, and all of us cousins drink, snack, watch movies, play games, and have an absolutely fantastic time. Best fun ever.
Now I am starting to wonder though, am I normal? Am I just too socially inept to find other friends? I have had a few, but sooner or later, they all fall by the wayside. Same with boyfriends. lol So, what do you think? Am I normal? Anyone else feel a special, unsurpassable bond with their cousins?

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  • mehwhatever
    11 years ago

    It's normal. I come from a very large, close-knit family and almost all of my cousins count each other among their best friends. My cousin is my closest female friend and was maid of honor at my wedding. I think people who don't come from families like that wouldn't understand, just like I don't understand people who don't or barely know their cousins.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Agreed in full. Thanks for the nice comment.

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  • Allistalla
    11 years ago

    awwww thats so cute you love your family ^^

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    I also grew up very close to my cousins, so i'd say i'm the same! As long as there is no drunken hooking up while your drinking that is. lolz

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  • joybird
    11 years ago

    My best friend is my cousin too.

    Others come and go, but we know and accept each others flaws. We have been bffs since birth.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Aww, this makes me feel so much better, to know someone's in the same boat. Best wishes!

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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago

    That is normal. It is good that you have a loving family, never question this.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Thank you! :)

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      • Shackleford96
        11 years ago

        You're welcome :)

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  • Imsupernormal
    11 years ago

    Why would this not be normal? You should be glad to have such a loving family.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Well, sometimes when people ask who my best friend is, and I name my cousin, they're like: "she's not your friend, she's your cousin." And then I just feel pathetic...

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  • SLAYERoftheWICKED
    11 years ago

    im the same with my cousins.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Awesome! I am glad I posted this story...makes me feel so much more normal!

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