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Cousins from mother's side, vs from father's side

msabliss @msabliss (37) 17 Jun 23

I have noted that cousins from mother's side are more friendly and helpful than those from father's side. This observation has struck me and I would like to know the reasons behind this phenomenon. Could you please chip in and...

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what is your opinion regarding extended families living together?

khara @stephjoy (759) • Philippines 28 May 16

i believe when you start a new family, we need to move out from our parents. i know some they would need family intact together and live in the same roof. i guess there is a high chance to have in trouble with your in laws

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I am not a perfect mother but I am trying

kyss_smyle @kyss_smyle (166) • Philippines 20 Sep 10

Although my husband and I have been married for six years, we still live with his parents. Unlike the typical extended families, we tried not to depend on his parents. My husband and I work hard to earn a living. Besides my...

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Gift advice sought....

JodiLynn @JodiLynn (1417) • United States 2 Dec 09

My family is getting together later this month, at my house...Call it a Christmas or winter party, I don't much care, It's just another day to me. I don't decorate or have a tree. No tacky light displays. No wreath. I just want my...

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Do you still have adult children living at home?

wlee9696 @wlee9696 (595) • United States 4 Nov 09

I think there is a national trend that children are not leaving the nest. I have two adult children, they have never been married but are both over 18. They still live at home. They both have full time jobs and attend college but...

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Anyone else live in really tight quarters?

quiltedblessings @quiltedblessings (1066) • United States 10 Feb 08

Okay, here is the layout of my home. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a living room and a kitchen. Here are the number of people in my house. 6 children ages 12, 12, 9, 8, 6 and 3; me, myself, my mom and my stepdad. Oh yea, 12 fish and 3 dogs....

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A big family

mumshome @mumshome (25) • Norway 2 Mar 07

How are you coping with your kids, his kids and common kids? We've got 2 of each, and we're not doing too bad. The main reason being that all the adults involved are sensible people.(Grandparents, uncles, aunts and ex'es). These...

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do you have a large extended family? & do you all get along?

matlgal @matlgal (1686) • United States 12 Feb 07

I am discovering that I am a bit in the minority in that I have a huge extended family and we all get along very well. I have been married 4 times,( SLOW learner LOL ) and with the exception of Hubby #3, we are all very good...

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