Listening to: Suga Suga – Baby Bash
Mood: Exasperated
What do you do when friends and relatives have so many other
obligations that you end up feeling like an afterthought all the time, even
though you are asking for face time? I’m
not going to call out anyone here – I have a few relatives that this seems to
apply to and I do love them all.
I grew up in an extended family that prioritized family
time. We didn’t see each other all that often, but whenever we did see each
other, people actually made time and visited. Those times are some of the best
memories I have. As I got older, I would often hear that visits weren’t always
possible because people have lives. This I get. I do indeed have my own life
that sometimes takes juggling – see the insane parade of people that have come
through my house in the past 2 years.
I guess I’m just old fashioned, but to me, both friendships
and family take work and connection. Just because I’m not being needy and
demanding doesn’t mean I don’t need or want to spend time with people. I
respect your obligations, but you need to realize that I am one too. I don’t
want to have to feel like the other obligations in your life always take
precedence over mine.
I know, I know, stop with the wah wah party. I just hate
feeling that with some people, especially family, that it will always be
something or other. I don’t want to be
collateral damage from your other obligations.
Becky
No comments:
Post a Comment