1. Telling your best friend about your family...
Giphy...while mentally preparing yourself to see them.
2. Seeing family members that you haven't seen in years
GiphySometimes it's really hard to be nice, either way.
3. And having those family members see YOU for the first time in years
GiphyThey remember you as a baby.
5. Being called out
GiphyWhen everyone starts exposing your grandparents for their parenting skills.
9. Discussions about your future
GiphyWhen everyone questions your major and your career after college.
10. Taking those discussions into your own hands
GiphyYou think your family finally understands that your major isn't a mistake.
11. When that discussion gets out of hand...
Giphy...you try to take the high road when family members criticize you.