5 Questions You’ll Get from Your Family Over Thanksgiving Break

By Kylie Exline on November 18, 2015

Whenever we go home to visit family as a college student, we mentally prepare ourselves. Not because we feel as though we’ll cry from not having seen them for a few months, but because we already know the questions are lined up. The questions that we hate with a passion. The questions that hold no relevance to us personally, or maybe they do. The questions that your family love. Below are a list of 5 questions that most likely are going to come your way over Thanksgiving Break, so prepare yourself and don’t be afraid to sneak a bottle of red wine into your high school room to divulge in later.

1.      Are you still not in a relationship?

“It’s been three years, what do you mean you don’t have a boyfriend?” This will most likely come from every family member. Especially your younger sister who thinks that it’s the proper time to start popping out nieces and nephews for her. Just politely say that you’re focusing on your academics and post-graduation career options. That should switch focus from your failing love life to your failing future. Your call.

Food.

2.      You look like you’ve lost/ gained weight, have you?

College is beyond stressful, therefore stress eating is a thing. Since we don’t see our family members every weekend, they notice the slightest change in weight, whether intended or not. Just tell them that attending classes full time, working part time, and maintaining friendships is basically a full time job so who has time for a gym?? Or you can respectfully say that yes mother, loaded fries have become my new best friend.

3.      Do you know what you want to do yet?

Graduation is right around the corner, we get it Grandma. Once again, I know it’s been three years, but I’m still trying to figure it out. We all know we want to be successful and happy, right? Well the fam seem to want every little detail specifying what you’re doing with this so called degree of yours. Just say that when the time is right, the career opportunities will start rolling in (fingers crossed).

4.      Have you found better roommates?

It’s normal for you parents to not agree with all of your friendships. Your roommates can be even more of an issue given that in most cases, the parents pay for your rent. If you let one thing slip, they’ll hold it against them for all of eternity. So basically, do not tell them that Brittney was a week late paying electric. They’ll forever believe that she in irresponsible, not ready for adulthood, and you need someone with better aspirations in your life. Just say, the roommate situation is fine. You cannot go wrong with “fine (hopefully).

Facetime.

5.      So, how much have you missed us?

You can talk to your mother on the phone every day, accept her facetimes at the most awkward instances, and email her back consistently, and she’ll still insist that you never talk to her. Just tell her that you’ve missed them all so much, couldn’t wait to see them, and are excited for the time you’ll spend together. Then abort the area immediately.

Going home can most certainly be stressful, but it shouldn’t be. It’s your week break from classes and the anxiety that college has to offer should be placed on the back burner. Yes your family can be overwhelming with their crazy, personal questions, but just keep in mind that they miss you and want what is best for you. And don’t dare forget that you are also there for the food so dive in.

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