Is it normal to feel completely unaffectionate toward family

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Title says it all. I'm not supportive or encouraging unless I think that's what they expect of me, then I just fake it and act like I care but I don't. I have not hugged any of them since I was a little kid and the word "love" kind of sickens me, I can't get it past my throat. It's sick to me. I am calm and I never cause drama, I hate to get involved. We are all girls and I am the youngest at 25. I don't even talk to my cousins, aunts, whatever. I just don't see the point.
But if it were someone not related to me, it's another story if I were to become close to them. I am more affectionate however, I notice that I sort of mimic what would be a normal response that's not really genuine but I do use the "L" word more regularly in sentences and share more hugs.

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  • Thatguy777
    13 years ago

    Yeah, I'm the same with my family. I don't know why, but I'm just that way.

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  • 8Serene8
    13 years ago

    Sometimes family doesn't deserve to be.

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  • Sweetz
    13 years ago

    Same

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  • georgienne
    13 years ago

    I'm not close to my (younger) sister, mum and dad, but think dearly of my extended family; possibly because I've lived away from them most of my life, so aren't tired of their flaws.
    Maybe not normal, but not worrying.

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  • MakienzyGirl11
    13 years ago

    One day your gonna need them and they are gonna be gone

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