Why do my family members pick on me all the time?

I know what you are going through with your family since the only people in mine who ever made fun of me were my mom and sister. I would try to ignore them if they won’t stop. and, if they don’t, you could move out which I hate for you to do that. Your family sound very critical and, they think that they are better then you and, I don’t blame you for crying, and hating because that’s how I felt with my mom and sister. I moved out and, I’m glad that I don’t have to do that anymore. So, even though its hard to ignore them, just try to ignore them.

its with everything though, my fiance, who is amazing and the nicest person youll ever meet…about how I clean or cook, or anything. my mom went as far as to tell me that I smell all the time…what the h*ell lol im like one of the cleanist people ever…I just dont get it…

yeah its normal my family is like that to but I don’t hate them . they asked why I dyed my hair black and I simply told them cause I want to its how I want to be. just tell them how you feel about it

Dear metalscene, Just as parents had a hard time accepting ELVIS years and years ago, parents today do not understand the music and styles. That can be a give, but being verbally abusive to you such as you’re ugly, too fat etc. is not acceptable. This needs to be addressed and by you. You must with “maturity” tell them calmly that cutting you down is hurtful, mean and abusive. Anyone with a heart after hearing this will think twice before they speak and I don’t believe they hate you and I do believe they have hearts. It takes time for some to change their ways but the more honest you are about your feelings the more the lesson hits home to them. I don’t care if you are a mother or the daughter saying nasty things need to change and change now. Speak with a counsellor at school about this. They can have much helpful advice for you. Sue…good luck

While some of them think they are really looking out for your best interests, others may be jealous of your youth and “freedom” which they no longer have.

Don’t take their criticisms personally.

Be true to yourself and honest WITH yourself. If you are satisfied with the direction you are going, then so be it.

The main thing is to think positive, be positive and do positive.

You have many years in your future so make sure that you set goals for yourself and that everything you do is a step toward your goals.

you’re not alone, lots of familes do it… dont worry my mother told me I smell too (mothers are weird, now I’m ocd about cleaning) try and ignore it and them as much as possible… I know it’s not easy, but maybe they’ll shut up if you pretend they just didnt say anything (try it, next time they say your hair makes you look like a witch, try pretending like they didnt say anything, dont change your expression, dont answer back just keep talking as if they never said anything, and keep doing it until they let it go… at the very least it will annoy them and get the point across…:)

Realize your looks project an image to others - look in the mirror and be Honest with yourself: What image am I projecting ? - good or a turnoff ? - what 1st impression do I give ?…Take care !!