My family never listens to me !!!
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
Canada
October 22, 2010 3:37pm CST
Isnt that the truth though?
I work from home on my pc so I either have music playing or the tv on. I like to watch a show in the afternoon, they talk about all sorts of things.
Well a few weeks ago, they were talking about a site that you can go to and buy Designer Brands at a very low price. Wow I thought, this is great. I need clothes and stuff since xmas is nearly here and I dont want to spend too much. So I looked up the site and since you needed an invitation to join, I used the code given on tv. I was in. I read all the FAQ and started looking at what they had to offer. Oh WOW, they have such lovely clothes and shoes and handbags and even gifts for kids, clothes for men also. They even have sales on trips, beauty products, all kinds of things.
I wasnt too sure if it was legit, so I bought this gorgeous sweater at a low $55. and waited for delivery. One week later, I got my sweater and it looks even better than in the picture.
. I cant believe the quality at this low price!!!
So since they have such low prices and the merchandise is really high quality, I thought I should let my family know. So I emailed everyone I know to share with them and send them an invitation.
Well guess what....nobody replied!!!!
I cant understand why they wouldnt want to save money.
Its always been this way with my family, its like im invisible or dont exist for them.....but when they need help, they sure call me though.
Do you feel the same? Do you find that your family will not "listen" to you??
. I cant believe the quality at this low price!!!
So since they have such low prices and the merchandise is really high quality, I thought I should let my family know. So I emailed everyone I know to share with them and send them an invitation.
Well guess what....nobody replied!!!!
I cant understand why they wouldnt want to save money.
Its always been this way with my family, its like im invisible or dont exist for them.....but when they need help, they sure call me though.
Do you feel the same? Do you find that your family will not "listen" to you??2 people like this
14 responses
@marguicha (215469)
• Chile
22 Oct 10
Do you usually talk to your family by e-mail? Wouldn´t it have been better if you took your time and phoned them if they weren´t home?
It seem that you spend all your time eather working on your PC or/and watching TV and listening to music. Where is the rest of your family? I live alone but I get in touch with my family through phone calls even though it´s a lot more expensive than other ways.
Luck and take care! I´m sure they love you.
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
22 Oct 10
I wish I could spend all of my time working or watching tv and listening to music. When Im done working, I'll drive 45mins to dad's to do his washing or clean his house and make sure he has food for the next day. Then drive 45 mins back home and do some washing, clean house, cook, etc. I cook for us and my dad's. Other times when Im done working, I'll go food shopping for my family and my dad's. Other times I have to go to the doctor with dad or at the hospital if he has tests. I dont have much time to myself. I do talk to my sister and brothers on the phone when its something important. We usually communicate by email as we're all busy working or taking care of our families.
It wasnt something urgent or important so thats why I didnt bother to call them.
Im sorry your family doesnt live close to you. Maybe you should try SKYPE or MAGIC JACK so you dont have to pay long distance!
Thanks!!
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
22 Oct 10
Oh its ok Marguicha!! I didnt take it the wrong way....I mean you dont know me, so how could you know haha!!
Yes skype is great. I have both but I use Magic Jack all the time. I dont have a land line phone at home anymore, only Magic Jack and my cellphone!
Thanks for taking the time to get back to me and dont worry, you didnt hurt my feelings at all.
Have a nice evening and weekend!!
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
31 Oct 10
Yeah, I know what you mean...my family and friends are not the slightest bit interested in anything I'm into. I've tried Direct selling with Nutrimetics, Mary Kay, Amway and Herbalife and I was embarrassed because my family thought I was stupid.
It's the same with everything I do so I just keep things to myself now. As for that top for $55, it's gorgeous but way too much for my budget.
@gdesjardin (1918)
• United States
24 Oct 10
Hi Bubbles. My family doesn't always listen to me either, yet I am the first one they call when they need something. I have learned to not let it bother me. I figure I am trying to be helpful and if they don't want to listen so be it. The funny thing is is that months later they will say something like "why didn't you tell us about this...". Oh well! But I would love if you sent me an invitation to the site. If you can pm me, that would be great.
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
Hi Gdesjardin. Someone said earlier that they wont be able to come back and say...."why didnt you tell me". Lets see how they find my clothes come xmas haha. Then they'll want to know where I got it!!
I'll pm you the info.
Thanks!
@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
23 Oct 10
Yes I have felt that way quite a few times... Thats the way my sister is... she calls when she needs something but when its something that i need... well she dont have the time for me.... or if I have a good suggestion on how she could do better for her children, she has four children.... so all the change that she can save the better off she is... but with her attitude she has to be the one to be in control, and suggestions are taken more as threats, instead of insight good or bad....
In the end each person has a choice to make, and a lot of the time they may not follow your suggestings... What I have learn is to not expect anything, its my opinon and if she doesnt do what i say, it dont hurt me anymore... The ball is in her hands and what she chooses to do with it is up to her.. This may be a way to still suggest things but not get upset when they dont hear you or take your suggestion..
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
Nice way to see things. I'll keep that in mind. Im taking your suggestion :)
Thanks!
@jothimani (184)
• India
25 Oct 10
ya most of the time it happened to me. then i realise They are also very critical and not in my type.so i'm not telling any important or non important meg to them. Their are never gonna listen my thoughts. why i waste a word or time for them? leave it. Don't worry about that...just do your job happily..
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
You're so right. Ive made my peace with it. My gain, there loss!!
Thanks!
@lanan9edjagad (85)
• Indonesia
23 Oct 10
yeah,when they need help they will treat well to us.But,they cannot understand what we are want..
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
Well at least I did tell, so they wont be able to say I didnt.
Thank you!
@joey_matthews (8354)
•
22 Oct 10
Sometimes I find that my dad doesn't fully listen to what I say, he tends to only hear what he wants and it can be frustrating when having a conversation. I really think it's just because he's getting on, so I don't think to much about it. Generally I don't have a problem with getting family members to listen to me, so I can't really relate fully but it would annoy me if I was trying to put something across to deaf hears.
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
22 Oct 10
Lol....men have a tendency to not hear what they dont want to hear. My dad is the same and when its very important, I'll make sure he is listening and I make him repeat what I just said.
Lucky you to not be talking to deaf ears!!
Thanks!
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
23 Oct 10
I think you are assuming this is about you. It may just be all about them. They may not have money to spend, they may not be in the market for clothing, they may have things going on that are more important to them then shopping. Or of course they may just feel that you are full of unimportant information and not bother looking at your e-mail at all. Don't sweat the small stuff, just keep doing what you do and sharing, one thing for sure if you do this they will never be able to say "why didn't you tells us about that." Blessings.
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
Exactly!!! They wont be able to say I didnt tell them haha. What a nice way of looking at it.
Thanks!!
@queenatiuk (81)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 10
Our family is our close entity. If they cannot listen to you then it must be something wrong with you or vice versa.
If they never or fail to listen to you, then you have to say it twice, if they still cannot listen to you, then say it third time till they understand that you are still exist relationship with them.
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
I think its best to just give up and not worry about it. Im getting used to it by now.
Thanks!
@rdm001 (69)
• Philippines
23 Oct 10
You should know, and took should have took the consideration that they do not have the luxury or money to buy those things even though they are incredibly cheap as to what you are saying. What's the connection between your family does not listen to you and them did not reply to your email. I dont get it. Why are you making such a small fuss into something like a family feud huh?
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@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
Its not a family feud, its just that I was really happy to let them know where they can buy stuff at better prices.
Thanks
@kodukodu84 (1569)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 10
Well I think you should not worry too much, maybe they are just lazy to check their email and stuff. They are also probably not too into doing things online including shopping. In my case, I feel like I'm the one who is not listening lol, because my family like sending me an sms and all but I'm not a person who is with my phone sms-ing all the time. But that does not mean I do not listen to them but because I always tell myself, just because they like doing it does not mean I have to like doing it you know. They will sure contact you about important thing, it is the same for me but I never personally get offended. I'm happier if they don't call me so much hehe
Take it easy and soon when you get a chance to call them, make sure to ask if they get the email you sent to them before or not.
Good luck and have a nice day
Take it easy and soon when you get a chance to call them, make sure to ask if they get the email you sent to them before or not.
Good luck and have a nice day1 person likes this
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
I see what you mean....they're probably not into shopping online!!!
Thanks!
@enthusiasticone (348)
• China
23 Oct 10
glad to hear that. and in the 21th centery , the internet is become more and more popular wiht all over the world. and just do more online buying . so do it. and the quality and price is better than your own visible market. this is the strength of online buying . good luck.
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
Im sure happy I found this site. Yes its best to shop online most of the time and get good prices.
Thanks!
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
23 Oct 10
It is happening on me also sometimes with the same feeling as you have. But everytime I feel negative trying to calm myself and think more positive way like might be they are busy, might be they not interested, might be some other time.. like that so that you are not suffer. Becuase if something you want to insist to them and not success you become failure. So slightly just offer them which you think benefitted then its up to them to accept or rejected it... so your not feeling bad.. ok. see you around
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
I dont feel so bad anymore, Im the one gaining on this and its their loss.
Thank you!!
@hakuyo (200)
•
23 Oct 10
don't think that way, you don't know how they feel about you, you can not read their mind. just ask them. Well, it is hard to make everyone listen to you because to be honest, at the end of the day, the person who cares the most about you is YOU. Even though,your family will look after you and care you but they have their own things to do. That's what i think!
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
25 Oct 10
Yes Im sure they have other things on their mind.
Thanks for sharing!
