How Do You Deal With An Annoying Little Cousin?

1. Create a gentle pause in the situation or conversation. Say something like, “Hey, I have a question.” Then wait a couple of beats before starting.
2. Acknowledge the thing your cousin is doing. Don't bring attention to the fact that it is annoying, instead be matter of fact about it.

What should I do with my younger cousin?

• Board and Card Games. Board games and card games such as Monopoly, Old Maid or Uno are more fun to play when at least three people can play them. …
• Yard or Field Games. …
• More Outdoor Games. …
• Swimming, Fishing, Camping. …
• Across the Miles.

How do you get your cousin to not hate you?

Try doing

10 minutes of yoga or meditation daily

to improve your mindset and stay calm. Ask your cousin to stop the behavior that's frustrating you. Whether your cousin is teasing you or doing something that you find annoying, let them know that you'd like them to stop.

How do you avoid bad relatives?

1. Be yourself. If you aren't a negative person, don't be negative… even when they are.
2. Avoid problem-solving. Someone who is depressed or always negative will not respond well at your attempts to seemingly “fix” them.
3. Don't take it personally.

What to do if your cousin is being annoying?

1. Be prepared. Forewarned is forearmed. …
2. Use your strengths. …
3. Ask them to stop. …
4. Limit your interactions with certain people. …
5. Accept them for who they are. …
6. Avoid certain topics. …
7. Choose your battles. …
8. You can't control what others do/say, only how you react.

How do I shut up my cousin?

1. Create a gentle pause in the situation or conversation. Say something like, “Hey, I have a question.” Then wait a couple of beats before starting.
2. Acknowledge the thing your cousin is doing. Don't bring attention to the fact that it is annoying, instead be matter of fact about it.

How do I apologize to my cousin?

1. Acknowledge the fact that you messed up and you want to apologize.
2. Explain how you plan to rectify the situation.
3. Make it clear that you won't do or say that again—and mean it.
4. Come right out and ask for forgiveness.
5. Remind your friend that you value the relationship.

What should I play with my cousin?

• Board and Card Games. Board games and card games such as Monopoly, Old Maid or Uno are more fun to play when at least three people can play them. …
• Yard or Field Games. …
• More Outdoor Games. …
• Swimming, Fishing, Camping. …
• Across the Miles.

How do you get your cousin to play with you?

1. Making your cousin laugh or laughing at something funny they do will help get them to like you. Everyone loves a person who makes others feel happy.
2. Be flexible in what you do. …
3. Make sure to spend time together outside of family gatherings.

What are signs of a toxic family?

• They get jealous or try to compete with you. Your mom dreamed of being a dancer, but she became a travel agent. …
• They overreact. …
• They compare you. …
• They act like victims. …
• They don't respect your boundaries. …
• They're always right. …
• They give ultimatums. …
• Conversations are always about them.

How do you tell if your family hates you?

• They constantly criticize you. …
• They try to compete with you. …
• They don't recognize your achievements. …
• They overreact. …
• They don't respect boundaries. …
• They always expect you to put their needs first — and don't reciprocate.

Is it OK to cut family out of your life?

Sometimes

cutting family ties

is the healthiest thing you can do. In fact, many people have experienced a great sense of relief when they ended a relationship with a family member. A 2015 study1 found that 80% of individuals who cut ties with a family member thought it had a positive effect on their lives.

How do I know if my cousin has a crush on me?

1. They make eye contact with you. …
2. Watch their body language. …
3. They make excuses to talk to you. …
4. They write you love letters. …
5. They do little things for you. …
6. They tease you. …
7. They're extremely polite to your parents. …
8. They openly flirt with you.

How can I be annoying?

Holding Annoying Conversations.

Talk

loudly to be disruptive to other people. Raise your voice until you're nearly shouting while you're having a regular conversation with someone. If they ask you to quiet down, pretend that you didn't hear them and keep talking loudly.