How do you deal with difficult cousins?
David Craig 
The most you can do is walk away and ignore them. You could also stand up for yourself, or even tell your parents or other relatives about their behavior and let them intervene on your behalf. What should I do if my cousin is making fun of my friends? Tell them what they’re doing is wrong and rude and ask them to stop.
How do you keep a conversation going with your cousin?
You could try starting the conversation by asking them questions, about their day, their favorite band, whatever you think they might want to talk about. They might also just not be in the mood to talk. There’s also a chance you upset them in some way. If you think that might be the case, just ask!
What are signs of a toxic family?
Signs Your Family Could Be Toxic
- They get jealous or try to compete with you. Your mom dreamed of being a dancer, but she became a travel agent.
- They overreact.
- They compare you.
- They act like victims.
- They don’t respect your boundaries.
- They’re always right.
- They give ultimatums.
- Conversations are always about them.
How do you deal with a disrespectful family member?
How to Deal with Rudeness
- Show empathy and sympathy. This requires understanding why the person is being rude.
- Call the person out on his behavior.
- Don’t give airtime to the rude person.
- Avoid the rude person.
- Offer extra kindness.
Why do my cousins ignore me?
Perhaps they have overheard their parents discussing your side of the family and it could have been detrimental. Sometimes sibling rivalry is passed on down to the cousins. Take a leaf out of those cousins’ book and from now on you ignore them. In other words, don’t be influenced by them.
Why do I find my cousin attractive?
The phenomenon is called genetic sexual attraction (GSA), and some researchers believe it’s related to what’s called imprinting, or a child’s normal response to the face of the parent or caretaker of the opposite sex. “Most likely it’s an indirect mechanism, not straight genetic-genetic attraction.
How do I get closer to my cousin?
Communication is the key to a successful relationship. If you want to get along with your cousins, talk to them. People like when others show genuine interest. Ask them questions (without being too invasive), pay close attention to their answers and tell them things about yourself (without oversharing).
Is it OK to dislike your family?
Yes, it is completely okay to cut ties with your family if they don’t respect you and are causing you major distress in your life. Here are some instances where cutting your family out of your life is acceptable: They never show you mutual love and respect. You felt very different from them and misunderstood.
Why am I so hated by my family?
Ongoing Abuse Ongoing physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse can lead to deep feeling of hatred towards your family. You may hate the abusive individual, as well as the ones who watched or knew about it happening but didn’t do anything to stop it. This can create even more tension within a family.
