Are you the black sheep of your family?

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I know I am.

nightdrot · Accepted Answer

It is probably too strong to say that I am the black sheep, but I skirt the edge in one respect.

My girlfriend and I have been together for 12 years, living together and have three children - two boys (7and 6) and one girl (4). Yes, we are not married and we don't want to be. We feel what we have is natural and beautiful and we think it would be diminished by a silly ceremony and an expensive ring. (Don't get me wrong, we BOTH respect those for whom marriage is a religious sacrament. However, for us it is not.)

Unfortunately, that has not been universally popular in either family. My siblings have generally been supportive. Her's have been very much so. My dad just sort of rolled with it but it took my mother a while to adjust. They both accept it while not being fully happy about it - but they stopped saying anything to me years ago.

My gfd's mom is not thrilled, but she is polite. She started pretty unhappy but has mellowed. Though she will sometimes drop a not so subtle hint that she wishes we were married.

Her dad is retired Navy, a fairly devout Catholic - both sets of parents are - and he is NOT happy. When he became a grandfather he mellowed a bit, and I won't lie, he is a super grandfather. However, he will say things to me about how unhappy he is.

To his credit, he admits that I have been a good father and a loyal partner who takes care of his daughter. However, that is not enough and he will not hesitate to say so. We have had some serious arguments in the past and it has been bumpy, though lately it has been relatively tranquil.

So, all in all, I guess that makes me, if not the black sheep, a very dark gray one. It is the one ink blot on an otherwise very happy life I lead. One thing her dad can be sure of, I love my girlfriend and our babies with all my heart.

He can take that to the bank.

sean1234 · Accepted Answer

The black sheep of families are generally evil horrible people that just about deserve jail time. So if you dont fit that description you aren't a black sheep.

Paris13 · Accepted Answer

Never was.
However, I have Two sisters, who One, hun, Used to the One in Growing up with her, And the Other One Now... Dissed the Family Two years ago at Easter.
No use Bah-bahing over Two Spilled Silk Milk Sisters. xx

cherryphi82 · Accepted Answer

My family members view me with suspicion because they don't get me. But they think they do. I had to move all the way to another continent to find my clan.

depeche2015 · Accepted Answer

yes cause i don't have the same personality as them and they are mean to me. i get excluded and i hate it.

taleswapper · Answer

I'm a sociopath. that's pretty much the black sheep squared. My brothers know I love them, in my own stunted way. and would kill to support them if they needed it. It just doesn't come up.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

We who dare to take a step further for being ambitions and don't give a shit about meaningless culture habits ! A black sheep? Sure! Am proud of it.

Davecamaro · Answer

Yup. Family us hardcore Christian. I'm a demisexual pagan with gender dysphoria that smokes weed so I'm basically everything the bible hates haha

ImagineSketchy · Answer

I'm the outsider. Most definitely. Black sheep, nah.

aa180 · Answer

Be the Fresh Prince in a family full of Carltons and Hilarys.

darkroses009 · Answer

Am very much the black sheep if they knew more of what IV done I'd prob get disowned

txdiie_ · Answer

OHHH I AM THE SHEEP OHHHH, THAT CHINA SHEEP OHHH I AM THE SHEEP OHHHH

catj9999 · Answer

To a certain degree but I choose to keep myself to myself more

ultimega · Answer

Sort of... its like my family knows im an odd duck and keep things to myself but they are intruiged by me (or probably just nosey lol) .

Reddwolf · Answer

I was treated like a black sheep and I even told my uncle that I was and he didn't believe me and now I am and love it

SirBarristanSelby · Answer

Being the black sheep of the family is pretty cool. Everyone has low expectations of you and you don't have to behave in a responsible way.

martijn86 · Answer

Also a black sheep. And I couldn't care less. Speeding. Drunk @ family party's. Screwing around (even did my brother in law's sister)... Living the good life

aloysious · Answer

Yeah, entire family is extremely religious and I couldn’t give less of a fuck about god

sparklefairy · Answer

I am never speaking to my family again.

Sabretooth · Answer

yes-but a self-controlled one-it's kinda like a banner/hulk deal.

ChronicThinker · Answer

Yeah, in the way that I actually function and am doing something with my life

_QueenOfTheDank_ · Answer

Yeah, I don't have much contact with my family and moved away as soon as I could.

BOUNTYGUY9 · Answer

yes and l was treated like shit but no more as l have a heart as well and l can feel pain set of cowerds

candycanehearts · Answer

haha no my dad is haha

Decentguy · Answer

yes i am, im the family disappointment too

boulshyte · Answer

im not as dumb as them lol

themetalhead · Answer

yup, and I prefer it like that.

ladsin · Answer

Eh somewhat

genesis123 · Answer

I am

eagle1951 · Answer

yep always have been

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes and black sheep rule

Anonymous · Answer

no idea if i am one or not

beebella · Answer

I don't think so.

LegateLanius · Answer

Yeah

OfDeath · Answer

One of yes.

legalboxers · Answer

I’m a black sheep and I don’t care

Nandor · Answer

Im...

PrincessPie · Answer

I am indeed.

Nice222 · Answer

I’m definitely different.

karahiri · Answer

Sort of.

SweedyPie · Answer

Yes haha

Pinay_ako · Answer

Yesh

douride2 · Answer

I most probably am.

buckybarnes85 · Answer

Maybe Ask them

theFantasticJ · Answer

I'm the Soviet spy

Anonymous · Answer

Yes..

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