Sunday Sixpack - 04/26/09

[Refugee 7]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father?

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father -

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents?

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

[Echosoftom 3]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - My Mom passed when I was eight so my memories of her are sort of child like. I didn't like her cooking. I remember it was awful. My dad was the cook. I liked to watch her dance. She loved music.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I liked hearing my dad sing. He had a great voice. I did not like it when my dad would drink. I didn't like it when my dad would pick at me for silly stuff.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? - Everyone tells me I look like my dad.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - My father never held grudges. I think I got that from him. My impatience probably comes from my mother.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? For the most part I got along with my dad. But there were times when he and I would go at it but we never stayed mad.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 54% Dysfunctional

Your family definitely has some problems, but probably nothing that can't be overcome.

You don't have the greatest past with your family, and bad feelings may arise when everyone's together.

It may take some individual or group therapy to work everything out. And that means your family has to admit there's a problem.

If your family isn't ready to change, you may need to give them some distance for a while.

[WildflowerNJ 136]

Sunday Sixpack - 04/26/09

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

My Mom could see the beauty in so many things, she made things special for us...can't think of anything I disliked right now....my Mom passed away when I was 17....and I have lived now so long without her...

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

He loved being outdoors....we traveled and camped when I was young, that was fun..my Dad could not always show his feelings.....but they came out after my Mom dies...

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father?

I think I look like both...

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father -

Her love of gardening....his holding alot of things in...

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents?

I did....

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 12% Dysfunctional

While every family has its problems, your family is definitely better than most.

You probably communicate well, and even if you disagree, you don't let it ruin relationships.

Consider yourself lucky for having such a great family. Believe it or not, it's pretty rare!

It may be hard to appreciate what you have at times, but it could be a whole lot worse.

[Refugee 7]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I loved my mom's cooking. I loved how she took care of me. She was my medicine when I was sick, which was a lot. I miss being with her. I also love how she loved music so much. If it wasn't for her, I have no idea where I would be.

What I disliked - my mom was ruthless when it came to my education/homework, and what she expected from me as her daughter. She expected SO much from me. Her expectations were too high for me to live up to. Also, sometimes her bigotry, lol. You would have to understand the Asian mind.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I love how my dad made me feel so special and so loved. How he tried so hard to keep the lines of communication open for us as a family. I loved his very strong work ethics and his "rules" to live by. Especially in regards to friends and family.

What I disliked - was how stubborn my dad could be! And, you couldn't talk to my dad in the mornings till he had at least 2 cups of coffee, haha.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? - I think I look more like father.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - My emotions and worrying came from my mother. We both could cry at the drop of a hat.

My stubborness, quick temper and my morning demeanor from my father. Also, his impatience.

One thing I did inherit from both, was my strong love for animals.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? - For the most part, yes. Those teen and early adult years were really rough on all of us. What a shithead I was.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 39% Dysfunctional Your family isn't perfect, but everyone's pretty good at working things out.

There's probably been a bit of family drama in your past... and who's to say it's over?

As long as your family communicates openly and respects one another everything should be fine.

Everyone in your family does love one another. They just may not be so good at showing it.

[Starfish 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I like that my mom is (and always was) interested in her kids' and grandkids' activities. She was at every horse show, every concert - and she still goes to as many of her grandkids' functions as she can. I dislike her critical attitude. She never just relaxes and enjoys herself, she's constantly looking for problems.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - My dad died when I was 20. I liked it when he would walk around the house singing and whistling, it meant he was in a good mood. I disliked that he became so irresponsible when he and Mom divorced.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? I used to think I looked more like my dad, but people keep telling me I look like mom, so it must be a good mix.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - I inherited my dad's casual attitude towards finances and my mother's lack of self confidence.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? in small doses!

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 24% Dysfunctional

Your family isn't perfect, but everyone's pretty good at working things out.

There's probably been a bit of family drama in your past... and who's to say it's over?

As long as your family communicates openly and respects one another everything should be fine.

Everyone in your family does love one another. They just may not be so good at showing it.

[DCAHNM 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - She is sweet, but she drives me crazy when she calls... She'll catch me up on gossip (cool) but then she talks about all the depressing crap that's going on in my old hometown.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - My dad is cool about stuff, but sometimes he didn't pay my brother and me enough attention.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? - more like my mother

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - A little OCD from my mom and premature grey hairs from my dad.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? - Sure do

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 33% Dysfunctional Your family isn't perfect, but everyone's pretty good at working things out.

There's probably been a bit of family drama in your past... and who's to say it's over?

As long as your family communicates openly and respects one another everything should be fine.

Everyone in your family does love one another. They just may not be so good at showing it.

[surfnburn 5]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - She was always there for us. She made me eat my vegetables and clean my room.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - He knew interesting things. He was a 1950s dad; he was away a lot, working for the family. I wish he was home more.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? My mother. My sister looks more like my dad's side of the family.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Her perception of art. I told her once she taught me to see. It's true. I inherited my dad's critical view of art. He was never critical of people; but he noticed every flaw in a photo.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents?

I got along with both of my parents. Don't ask me about my brother...lol

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 14% Dysfunctional

While every family has its problems, your family is definitely better than most.

You probably communicate well, and even if you disagree, you don't let it ruin relationships.

Consider yourself lucky for having such a great family. Believe it or not, it's pretty rare!

It may be hard to appreciate what you have at times, but it could be a whole lot worse.

Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

[agirl 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - She was a great cook and always made holidays special. There were a few times she's could have been more supportive.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - My dad was so smart and funny. I learned alot from him especially about nature. I didn't like it when he drank.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? - mu dad.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - I inherited my dad's impatience and from my mom how to be an enabler [which I'm working on].

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? - yes.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 50% Dysfunctional

Your family definitely has some problems, but probably nothing that can't be overcome.

You don't have the greatest past with your family, and bad feelings may arise when everyone's together.

It may take some individual or group therapy to work everything out. And that means your family has to admit there's a problem.

If your family isn't ready to change, you may need to give them some distance for a while.

[Pawie 6]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

I like that she tried to keep some traditions alive and she put a lot of effort in doing so. She taught me my first chords on the guitar. She came from a musical family and loved music and animals.

I disliked the Drama attitude and how none of my friends were never good enough. She always thought the worst and I was a good girl. (beleive it or not). We constantly fought verbally.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

My dad always used to stand up for me. He could listen and realize I had someting really important on my mind. He was working odd hours and was not at home so much. I missed that.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father?

I definitely look more like my dad.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father -

I inherited my mothers voice and love for singing. From my dad I got the weakness for sweets...

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents?

Not really. It was a constant fight due to their mistrust. Friends don't always show who you are, and if you don't listen you miss out the important part of the conversation. Eventually my dad listened and understood. It was a good feeling, but it happened very late in life.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 42% Dysfunctional Your family definitely has some problems, but probably nothing that can't be overcome.

You don't have the greatest past with your family, and bad feelings may arise when everyone's together.

It may take some individual or group therapy to work everything out. And that means your family has to admit there's a problem.

If your family isn't ready to change, you may need to give them some distance for a while.

[Marzirose 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I like most everything about her, I don't like that she's a hypocrite.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - There is nothing I like about my father. He's a lying cheating scumbag, and that's being nice.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? I look like a clone of my mom.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Twisted sense of humor from mom, non-athleticism from dad

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? Mom yes, dad no.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 66% Dysfunctional Your family definitely has some major problems, and they're still effecting you today.

It's time for you to step back, reassess, and decide what kind of role your family should have in your life.

The people around you can be toxic, and there's no reason to let your family bring you down.

Consider getting some therapy or talking the situation over with a good friend. And spend more time around people who truly care for you!

[conmae 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

My mom is always there for me, always has been regardless of what type of emotional wreck I was or situation I got in to.

My mom can be very opinionated and doesn't have the best filter for what she says.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

My dad has a wacked sense of humor.

I never liked his temper but he has mellowed with age somewhat.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? When I was young everyone said I looked like my dad but as I age I am slowly morphing into my mother.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Such a messy combination...both of their temperments and sense of humor 50/50.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? Yes...even though they can drive me insane at times.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 33% Dysfunctional Your family isn't perfect, but everyone's pretty good at working things out.

There's probably been a bit of family drama in your past... and who's to say it's over?

As long as your family communicates openly and respects one another everything should be fine.

Everyone in your family does love one another. They just may not be so good at showing it.

[LizzieB 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - The think I like is the think I dislike. My mother is an incredible superwoman who can accomplish anything she sets her mind to. She took great care of us - impeccible housekeeping, great cook, amazing seamstress, all on top of working outside the home most of my growning up years. But sometimes this all came at the expense of being nurtured.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - Incredibly loving and nurturing. Today, I don't care to hear his narrow minded political/social opinions.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? More and more, I am turning into my mother. It's scary to catch an unexpected glimpse of myself in the mirror.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Mother - trying to be superwoman. Father - a love of silliness.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? Yes, but I have to set boundries....

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 30% Dysfunctional

Your family isn't perfect, but everyone's pretty good at working things out.

There's probably been a bit of family drama in your past... and who's to say it's over?

As long as your family communicates openly and respects one another everything should be fine.

Everyone in your family does love one another. They just may not be so good at showing it.

[wild1forever 152]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - She was a great cook (like me) and could grow anything (unlike me). However, she had a host of unaddressed emotional problems.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - He was a baseball fan too. Now that I'm an adult, I can see that he really wasn't a very good husband.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? More like my father, but I look more and more like my mom with every year.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - See above. Thankfully, I don't think I inherited many traits from either of them.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? For the most part. I got along much better with them after I had moved out.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 33% Dysfunctional Your family isn't perfect, but everyone's pretty good at working things out.

There's probably been a bit of family drama in your past... and who's to say it's over?

As long as your family communicates openly and respects one another everything should be fine.

Everyone in your family does love one another. They just may not be so good at showing it.

[Pettyjunkie 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - Love my mom's cooking skills and dislike her overemotional bursts she seems to get occasionally.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I loved my dad's love, and hate his alcoholism.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father?-More like my dad.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Mom gave me her tenseness, and dad gave me his emotional issues.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents?-not with my dad, but I do with my mom and stepdad.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your family is 90% dysfunctional.

Your family is more than a little nuts. And you definitely should think about moving on.

This doesn't mean you need to completely cut your family out of your life...

But it does mean you need to create a healthy support system of your own. One that doesn't involve your family.

Even if you've already made a clean break from your past, it still may be haunting you. Checking in with a therapist from time to time is probably a good idea.

[Beamish 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I like that she refuses to judge people based on skin color or status, but I could do without her using simplistic New Age platitudes to avoid conflict.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - He sees through a lot of bullshit, but unfortunately, not his own. Like a lot of alcoholic Sicilians, my father is notoriously thin-skinned about his own flaws and throws impressive tantrums when confronted with them.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father?

I suppose I look like my dad, because I only had a few pictures of my mother and they were stolen with some other stuff a long time ago. I've been told that I have her big boobs and even bigger mouth, though.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Incubator passed on her silly sense of humor, and Sperm Donor passed on his love of reading and twisted sense of humor. My stepmoms instilled a love of truth in me.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents?

I can have simple phone conversations with my father and stepmom, but I don't really like them much, and the feeling's mutual.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Based on what I've observed, ALL families are dysfunctional, it's just a matter of degree and which uncle you find to be the weirdest.

[MaryJane 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I liked her sense of humor and openness, but I didn't like her self-consciousness. She passed that along to me.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I like his open mindedness but I don't like his apathy.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? My mother.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Music from my father, and ability to stand up for myself from my mother.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? Normally.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 57% Dysfunctional Your family definitely has some problems, but probably nothing that can't be overcome.

You don't have the greatest past with your family, and bad feelings may arise when everyone's together.

It may take some individual or group therapy to work everything out. And that means your family has to admit there's a problem.

If your family isn't ready to change, you may need to give them some distance for a while.

[Square One 0]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - My mom has been there for me unconditionally and there were definitely times that I put her to the test. The things I don't like is that she has and does worry ALOT. Constantly.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - My dad passed away when I was 14 so I didn't know him that well because my parents divorced when I was one.

My stepdad basically raised us and he was less than pleasant a good part of the time. That's what I didn't like. What I did like is that he got very involved in things like Habitat for Humanity and some other organizations.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? both but moreso my dad.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - From my mom: Worrying... lol but I think what I got from both her and my stepdad was a love of travel.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? I am and have always been really close to my mom, wish I coulda been close to my dad, and was close to my stepdad once I became an adult.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional?

Your Family Is 25% Dysfunctional Your family isn't perfect, but everyone's pretty good at working things out.

There's probably been a bit of family drama in your past... and who's to say it's over?

As long as your family communicates openly and respects one another everything should be fine.

Everyone in your family does love one another. They just may not be so good at showing it.

Edited April 26, 2009 by Square One

[SingsInFrench 262]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

I liked Mom's liberal mind, love of reading, and the ability to see the humor in even difficult situations.

I disliked her stoicism. I could have used more affection.

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked -

I like Dad's devotion to family.

I dislike his sometimes narrow mind.

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father?

A little of both - Mom's nose and chin, Dad's hair and eyes.

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father -

From Mom I inherited her love of reading; from Dad, his love of family.

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents?

Mom and I had a battle of wills when I was a teenager. After that we were the best of friends. I get along great with Dad as long as he remembers I'm an adult.

6. Take this quiz - Is Your Family Dysfunctional? I'm sure we had/have our share of dysfunction.

[Ladywiz 4]

1. Name one thing you like/liked about your mother, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I liked that my mother was so funny, disliked her penchant for drama

2. Name one thing you like/liked about your father, and one thing you dislike/disliked - I liked my father's navy career, disliked his post office career

3. Do you look more like your mother or more like your father? I am my father in bad drag!

4. Name a trait you inherited from your mother, and one trait you inherited from your father - Mother-love of animals, father-musical ability

5. Do/Did you get along with your parents? Yeah, no real probs