Is it normal to not love your parents?

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My parents have always taken care of me and gotten me everything I needed. I think they raised me well, overall. They have never mistreated me- I was never beaten or raped or anything like that. While I appreciate everything they do for me, I don't think I love them. Hugging my mom or kissing her cheek makes me uncomfortable. Is this normal?

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Based on 68 votes (45 yes)
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  • disthing
    10 years ago

    Is the only reason you don't think you love them because you feel uncomfortable hugging / kissing your parents?

    Because a lot of teens / adults don't feel comfortable with that but still love their parents.

    Would you be sad if they died tomorrow?

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  • handsignals
    10 years ago

    I got food, clothes, a place to sleep but that was it, I've never had a hug or a kiss or any affection. I wish I had, maybe I wouldn't drink, maybe I wouldn't spend my money on 50yo hookers.

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  • DangerousPotatoGuy
    10 years ago

    In most cases it's completely normal especially when you become an adolescent, that transition is inevitable for most people. I used to cringe when my Dad perfomed this dance which I'm sure he felt it was funny. It's not like you really hate them (I think hate is a strong word anyway in this case), it's just that you don't love them the same way you used to which is normal.

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  • 4nother1
    10 years ago

    I want to say yes because sometimes there are various reasons some don't love their family. But your reason is unique. It could just be that you love in your own way. I came here to ask a very different question but surprised to find yours related to me. I have said numerous times to myself that I think I don't love my family. They never hurt me and take care of me but I feel unattached. It could be we just don't like being affectionate. But I have also felt that my family has failed me emotionally when I was troubled so I have distanced myself. I'm sure I love them but I don't feel close anymore. I almost feel like they'd stop loving me if I was weird...My mother and sister especially. My dad I think will always love me but he's unfortunately not very close to me...He's more unconditionally loving I suppose but it feels like he loves me just because I'm his daughter. Opposite

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