Aruba is Calling
By Amber
@AmbiePam (108855)
United States
December 28, 2025 4:08am CST
So, most of you know I come from a big family. Every year for about a decade, all the cousins (mostly the first cousins because their kids are mostly grown and they can afford it) go on a cousins summer trip. One year it was just in Norman where I live, but one year it was in the Dominican Republic. In 2026, it will be Aruba. They don’t want to do a cruise, so everyone will chip in for a Vrbo , which means accommodation will be cheap. Aruba sounds very nice, but I’m not disappointed I can’t go. I think if it were a cruise I might feel disappointed, even though I’d never be able to afford the flight. Plus, you guys know how bad I do in the heat. But it certainly does sound fun especially since my cousins are a hoot and a half. I’m sure my sister will have some stories!
Were/are you close to your cousins?
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@LooeyVille (38)
• United States
9h
No unfortunately they all lived two hours away while I was growing up and I never saw them much or established strong bonds. Haven't seen most of them in 40+ years. The last time I saw my favorite cousin that I thought was my friend was 25 years ago and the only words she had to say to me/the first words out of her mouth were, "I see you finally got fat like the rest of us." So no, I don't need that kind of person in my life.
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@AmbiePam (108855)
• United States
5h
@LooeyVille Rest assured though, Loo, ALL of your family deserves a good kick in the *ss. There is no excuse good enough.
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@LooeyVille (38)
• United States
9h
@AmbiePam As if you haven't already figured it out, my "family" treats me terribly. It's no surprise I have major depression and anxiety issues. My husband and Oliver are all I need.
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@xstitcher (37211)
• Petaluma, California
2h
No, I haven't seen any of my cousins in years. They are either in Canada, Washington state, Arizona, or Missouri.
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@LeaPea2417 (39327)
• Toccoa, Georgia
2h
When we were kids, we were close to 3 of my cousins, but we drifted a part.
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@RasmaSandra (92228)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1h
What few relatives I have left are in Latvia, and they have their own lives to live. Sometimes I think abnout that; these relative are also with families and doing all right for themselves. if they really cared about one stranded member in the US, they could figure out how to get me back but no one cares.
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@snowy22315 (200626)
• United States
12h
No, most of them are quite a bit younger than me. The two that aren't there was a divorce, and have seen them very sporadically since then. They don',t remember the games we played as kids
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@DaddyEvil (164277)
• United States
12h
I barely know any of my cousins. I know some nieces and nephews but don't really know their kids at all. All of dad's side of the family are gone now and mom's side of the family lived too far away to visit.
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@wolfgirl569 (127063)
• Marion, Ohio
8h
We were never that close. Hope they have a great trip
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@LindaOHio (209226)
• United States
8h
I've never been close to my cousins; and when my father disowned me when I moved out at 21, I lost touch with my whole family. Three cousins, at first, kept in touch; but now they don't contact me anymore even though I send Christmas cards, etc.
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@Nakitakona (58796)
• Philippines
8h
I'm closed to some of my cousins especally those who are I used to communicate and often meet.
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