Growing up, I've always felt an extreme amount of love from all around my family. I'm close to my parents, my siblings, my grandparents, my cousins, my aunts, my uncles, and the list goes on. Having this support from day one of my life, I just had always assumed that people had the same close relationships in their own lives. Quickly I learned that wasn't the case. I would get on the bus and hear my friends complain about how they had to go see their annoying cousins over break. I would hear adults in the waiting room at the doctor's office complaining about how they had to see their in-laws. Suddenly I realized how completely rare yet amazing it is to be so close to my extended family. I'm sure anyone else who is in my shoes can relate. Here are 15 Reasons why being close to your extended family is the best thing ever!
1. Going home for the holidays i never a drag but instead, it's always a party!
2. You have a whole entire posse that supports you and has your back
You always get filled in on the family drama
Just kidding...there isn't any family drama because everyone loves each other and gets a long pretty easily
You have inside jokes that only your whole family understands
You get to see the people you love grow up and you get to be part of it every step of the way
Your family has group chats that includes all your cousins, aunts, uncles, and siblings where you all share the latest jokes and life updates
If you ever need someone to go on a trip with you, you automatically know who to call
These people understand you more than you could ever understand yourself
They've always got your back and they are ready to defend you against anyone who tries to mess with you
They're the largest and loudest cheering section you'll ever have
They'll embarrass you endlessly and you'll act like you hate it but secretly you understand that it's just because they love you and that makes you happy.
You may not see them very often but when you connect it's like the best party ever
Your family fits the definition of both family and friend
You have people who love you with their whole heart conditionally and that is something that is really hard to come by.
So to my extended family, thank you. You have shaped me into the person I have become today and that is something that I am so grateful for.
Being close to your extended family is the best blessing ever. No one can fight me on it.
Case closed.
