Turning into your parent
By Theresaaiza
@Theresaaiza (10487)
Australia
January 16, 2018 2:50am CST
Don't get me wrong, I love my parents, they're my world. BUT, did they have certain quirky or annoying personalities that you find you are mirroring as you get older?
I remember my mom being very fond of waking up late, too lazy to begin her day, hating work, loving a sedentary lifestyle, making excuses for putting things off, and constantly struggling with weight issues. Positively, she was a people person.
My dad was the active, athletic, working type but he was socially withdrawn, and a huge clutter bug.
Now I am in my 30s and I have my mom's lazy, procrastinating side and my dad's socially withdrawn side.
What am I gonna do now? 
Did you ever find your parents funny in a good weird way?
Any personality you took after?
Did you ever find your parents funny in a good weird way?
Any personality you took after?5 people like this
7 responses
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Jan 18
I had my mother's way of buying two or 3 of one thing like the comb. I also had lots of combs and had them in each bag, as well as folded toilet paper too.
I got my father's strong personality. 
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
16 Jan 18
Nothing wrong with collecting combs, hun. Some parents collect junk 
Looks like you got the positives from both sides.
Looks like you got the positives from both sides.1 person likes this
My parents hates junks. 
@averygirl72 (37715)
• Philippines
17 Jan 18
That's interesting. I got my father's weak personality. My mother has a strong personality and I didn't get it @SIMPLYD
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@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
16 Jan 18
I have, without doubt, turned into my father. I often find myself doing or saying something then stopping myself and thinking "that really used to bug me when my Dad did it and i promised I'd never do that".
Of course i also inherited his striking good looks
Just goes to show there is no stopping nature!!
Just goes to show there is no stopping nature!!@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
16 Jan 18
I wonder who's to blame for the wicked sense of humor?1 person likes this
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
17 Jan 18
@WorDazza I hope they're not on myLot and read all that you've written about them
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@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
16 Jan 18
@Theresaaiza I think that must have skipped a generation. Both of my parents were always miserable buggers!!
@averygirl72 (37715)
• Philippines
17 Jan 18
No my mom is not lazy. She is works hard and I get that trait. My father is also socially withdrawn and awkward and I get that trait. What do you mean by huge clutter bag?
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
17 Jan 18
A clutter bug just means "messy" or "disorganized". In our language, "burara".
@Letranknight2015 (51498)
• Philippines
30 Jan 18
It's sad that I am getting into my Dad's side of personality now a days. But they were moments were I was a social person a bit like my mom.
They are your parents and you attain their personality but it's your choice if you want to change. I admit I struggle lately because of fear and feeling overwhelmed.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
30 Jan 18
Maybe adulthood is just putting too much pressure on us. To fit into the norms of society. Where, you have to be sociable, and charismatic, and driven, and successful. But you have the genes of someone who is an introvert and it creates an internal emotional conflict. Just my theory. 
@aoc354 (35)
• Philippines
17 Jan 18
You don't need to copy their personality and there's no need to be bothered by it. As long as you think you're doing the right thing and not hurting other people. Everyone should have their own identity. Your friends will love or like you for that.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
17 Jan 18
That's right. My mom always told me, no matter what happens do the right thing
@BabeSays (8576)
• Mauritius
30 Jan 18
My mother is turning younger. At least that's what she thinks. She want to get rid of me and marry someone. But the problem she hasn't find anyone she likes yet.
Anyway men at this age wouldn't marry on our island they look for fun purpose only.
