Is it normal to hate happy gatherings with everyone happy?

I hate wedding receptions. I hate family parties where everyone is in love and hugging each other . Makes me want to leave immediately. I don't know, I just get angry and want to leave.

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54% Normal
Based on 46 votes (25 yes)
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  • green_boogers

    Mindless happiness can lead to brain bleed. Find a quiet corner for a good chess game with your iPod.

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  • RoseIsabella

    I think there's more to your feelings of so called "hate" than you're letting on, my friend. You might have some underlying issues that you're not consciously aware of as well.

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  • Jeaneathean

    Don't go then. Simple as that.

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  • In all honesty, there is a very fine line between just enough and too much and many people do cross it. It's difficult to broach the subject in a diplomatic way. I can't stand being around a family that devolves into an ass kissing contest and fishes for compliments about how "wonderful" they are.

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    • Crudler

      I'm glad to know that I am somewhat normal. My family is full of nice people. But since I am shy and a little paranoid about life in general, I feel like none of the mirth making is done for my benefit, but just for everyone else. So I just want to get the hell out of there.
      I know I need to "mingle and participate in the party" but it is just too hard.

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      • In all honesty you should try to appreciate it and enjoy it. Those times, like any life, are fleeting and will be gone soon. I can't give you advice on how to do it. Only speak from experience.

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  • thegypsysailor

    There, you see; Scrooge LIVES! Bah humbug....

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  • Tichi

    Try drinking or something
    That usually helps

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  • I think large social gatherings can be awkward for a lot of people. I usually feel anxious for the first while but I find myself relaxing as the hours pass and I've had a few good conversations with people I like. It helps loosen things up if there's alcohol of some sort involved too.

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  • rla600

    I hate it because I feel like everyone is being fake or, as Holden would say, "phony"

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  • ItsJ_ItsJ

    hahahaha YES but it's normally people that piss me off so i don't really bother to go

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