Ok…so, do other people have family issues like this?

I love my family to pieces. We’re all very close and get along fairly well day to day.

The problem, however, is when we actually have to spend days on end with one another without any space.

I’ll admit that part of the issue is my own. I’ve lived by myself for several years and enjoy that solitude. I like having my space. I like being autonomous.

The problem arises when I’m in the same house with my mom for days on end. Don’t get me wrong, I adore her. The issue is that she is very opinionated. If you disagree, it’s like a major offense. I try to keep the peace but there are times when I just cannot agree with her. When I disagree, I’m being difficult. It then turns into a huge problem and sometimes she’ll just quit talking to me.

So, this weekend we’re all going down to my brother’s house in the Phoenix area (Gilbert for those of you in the area ). There will be 11 of us all crowded into a 3-bedroom house. While it is a large house, it’s just not large enough for personal space at all. I’m already stressed about what may arise and we haven’t even left yet.

Am I alone in these kinds of situations?