Re: Family outings
^ I think I read an article about how medical science has proven that there is no such thing as a "normal" family. According to the article.......some of our personality traits are inherited......and come into conflict with the inherited personality traits of other members of our family.
Anyhow, no, you're not abnormal. It happens in most families. Age can have something to do with it as well. The older you become, the more mature you become......and the more restraint you (might) develop. In many families, frequent bickering is common between siblings that are kids/teens....even in their early twenties. And with maturity, things get better.
And you can't control what your sibling/parent is going to say or do. But you do have control over your actions. If you KNOW that a particular comment/behavior will annoy a sibling and destroy the mood....................then don't go there..............have some self-control. Many times, siblings are just looking to get a reaction from you. Your brother/sister might tease you because they enjoy seeing you get angry. You have the option of not responding and letting it get to you. Eventually, your apathy will bore them and they'll leave you alone.
Another option is to talk to the other person (parents/sibling) about it. It could be in the form of an open and civil family discussion. Or a one-on-one discussion with person you're having issues with.
And yet another suggestion: Be positive. You attract more bees with honey than with vinegar. When you compliment someone or do something nice for them......they feel good.....and they feel more motivated to be nice to you. Similarly, negative behavior (name-calling, bullying, condescending remarks, insults) will only prompt the other person to do the same.