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Doug Coupland

People are pretty forgiving when it comes to other people's families. The only family that ever horrifies you is your own.

Doug Coupland

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People tend to be understanding and accepting of the flaws or problems in other families because they are not personally involved. However, when it comes to their own family, people often feel shocked or disturbed by the issues because they experience them up close and emotionally.

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