Stressful family

Does anyone else have a stressful family
dynamic? I’m talking wider family.
I love my family, but some of them love to gossip and I’m just not all about it. My in laws love drama. I hate it. I’m not confrontational and I don’t like being involved in it. It often gets created out of absolutely nothing too.
There are times I wish I could just cut them off - I honestly feel like my life would be a lot more stress free!
But I’m fiercely loyal and do love the majority of them deeply (some not so much) it’s also hard when some you really don’t like at all, who causes all the drama, pretty much comes as a package with someone you do like and get on with.

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I’m sure all families have a stressful family dynamic 🤣 that’s the nature of life

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I hear you! And honestly feel similar at times. My in laws on the other hand, so far are great. It's more my dad's side of the family. Creating drama out of nothing!

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