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Got called out at a family dinner for saying I don't believe in ghosts
Two weeks ago at my aunt's house in Louisville, I casually said I think ghost stories are just people misremembering stuff. My cousin went quiet, and then my uncle told me to keep that to myself because 'it ruins the fun.' I get that people like the mystery, but I wasn't trying to start a fight. I was just answering honestly when someone asked why I never get scared at haunted houses. Has anyone else had relatives get mad at you for not sharing their supernatural beliefs?
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ericfox24d agoTop Commenter
Just smile and change the subject next time, saves everyone the awkward tension.
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Man, that sounds rough. I had a similar thing happen at a Thanksgiving dinner in 2019 when I said I don't buy into astrology. My cousin's girlfriend got super defensive and said I was being close-minded. It's weird how people take it personally when you don't buy into the same stuff they do. I wasn't trying to ruin anyone's fun either, just being honest about what I think. The whole "keep it to yourself" thing feels kinda unfair when they're the ones asking you a direct question. Hope your family gets over it soon, it's not like you were trying to be rude.
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