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10 Signs You're From A Large family

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Francesca Roan

Jul 11, 2018

University of Dayton

Jason Roan

"They're here!" I shouted. It was Christmas Eve and that meant the family was coming over to my house to celebrate. Soon, my uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents flooded through the door laden with their holiday dishes. Smells of tamales, kielbasa, and rice and beans flood the entryway. Hugs and kisses were exchanged as coats were shed. My large Mexican-German family was together again at last.

Like Toula's family in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, my family is very loud and always in everyone else's business. Growing up I sometimes felt smothered, like I had overdosed on familial love. Now that I'm older, I see that the love I once felt smothered with is what keeps my family strong. It's what bands us together in times of crisis. So at the end of the day, it doesn't matter how many embarrassing stories are told. It doesn't matter how many opinions are shared. I will always love my family.

You know you're from a large family when...

1) Invitations don't matter

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2) You get weird advice...

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3) ...and good advice

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4) Someone is always concerned if you've eaten

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5) Introducing your significant other is overwhelming

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6) Protecting you is a priority

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7) Embarrassing stories are told at family gatherings

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8) Nobody is afraid to share their opinions

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9) You sometimes want to hide from them but...

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10) ...despite all their faults, you are proud to call them your family

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10 Signs You're From A Large family

As Told By My Big Fat Greek Wedding GIFS

In This Article:

1) Invitations don't matter

2) You get weird advice...

3) ...and good advice

4) Someone is always concerned if you've eaten

5) Introducing your significant other is overwhelming

6) Protecting you is a priority

7) Embarrassing stories are told at family gatherings

8) Nobody is afraid to share their opinions

9) You sometimes want to hide from them but...

10) ...despite all their faults, you are proud to call them your family

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1. Not wearing makeup is like stepping in a time machine

2. "Wow, how tall are you?!"

3. You don't realize how much you're craning your neck until you talk to someone as short as you.

4. Hugging your friends is just asking for a face full of boob for you and makeup on their shirt for them. Awkward.

5. You face retail discrimination

Details the INFJ may not have wanted to let you know about.

1. Their moral compass is the strongest bone in their bodies

2. They like getting a mild cold

3. They can only make one new friend at a time

4. They can only be leaders if they're experts on the topic

5. You know what too nice means: Fake

6. Their creativity comes out in strange bouts

7. They like heavily emotional stories

8. They experience a different kind of tired

9. Structure and routine is the name of the game

10. They are sensitive little creatures

11. They love to love

12. Yup, they’re the mom of the friend group

It's a daily struggle to make it on time, but everyone has those days where they just...don't.

1. "Oh, crap..."

2. "Is it worth it?"

3. "Why is this room so cold?"

4. "Does this professor grade attendance?"

5. "Can I wear my pajamas to class?"

6. "Do I have time to brush my teeth?"

6. "Shoot, I didn't finish my homework..."

7. "What's the weather supposed to be today?"

8. "Will the bus be on time?"

9. "How can I enter the room in the least obtrusive way possible?"

10. "WHY didn't anyone leave a seat on the end in case someone came late?!"

11. "Does this professor hate me now?"

12. "I'll be early next class..."

Getting hung up on is my super power.

1. The first call is the hardest

2. Getting hung up on before you say something

3. People don't live forever

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7. Voicemails are weird

8. No one cleans out their mailbox

9. Pronouncing names correctly can be hard

10. People are mean

11. Some calls make it worth it

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7. You get a feel for how strict your professors are. How easy is it to text during class? Can I get away with not buying the textbook? Can I nap?

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