How does your family react to the hobby ?

Hey, it's your life, and if you're happy, that's what counts!

 

My boyfriend is warming up to the dolls more and more. The other day he stopped in mid-talk, walked over to the doll shelf, handed the girls some of the props (a mini champagne bottle and an apple), and turned back to me resuming the conversation like nothing had happened Our respective parents came over last weekend and his Mom and Dad both said the nicest things about the dolls, I was ever so surprised when his Dad said how beautiful and unique they were I've actually gotten nicer feedback about the dolls from his parents than my own.

 

My mom supports me having a hobby. Having a hobby is healthy anyways. What she doesn't know is that I have LOTS of dolls. (I live overseas)
I think my dad won't be happy that I have so many dolls. He'd like me having one or 2 dolls.

 

My parents really like my dolls, though they were a bit apprehensive in the beginning... (doll horror movies, anyone?)
My mum was really sad when I decided to "cull the herd", going from 5 dolls to zero (with one incoming). I think every time she comes over to my apartment, she tries to hide dolls I'm trying to sell!

 

My whole family is one big 'no comment.' I think they are interested, but it's just another thing I happen to like lol

 

My family is fully supportive of the hobby. My father is always lending me a hand when I'm customizing my dolls! My grandma made a comment on how a boy my age shouldn't be playing with dolls. My little sister had a competition with me when my doll came in, she ran to her room and dragged out like 7 dolls and looked me in the eyes and said "These are MY dolls, and they are pretty" my other sis wants one now, I baught her a blank head to do a face-up onand she's been obsess?ed ever since

 

For rather a long period nobody from my family was interested in bjd, they just didn't pay them any special attension, and I felt a little bit upset about that. But now, all of a sudden, my mom got interested and she is waiting for her own doll now! What can I say, I'm happy - that doll was in my wishlist.

 

As a well-known author of a book on BJDs says:

"You want to pay $300 for a doll?"
"You want to start another collection?"
"Aren't you a little old to play with dolls?"

"Yes."
"Yes."
"No."

 

My mom's been helping me with re-stringing my boy. The first time I needed a lot of help she gave me a lot of good tips and then helped me get his head back on when I had issues with his S-hook.

 

My husband has learned to deal with it! He has his gaming miniatures, I have my dolls!

 

That is perfect!!!
Mine has his music studio equipment and musical instruments, and I have my dolls and sewing machines in my sewing studio I don't tell him not to buy more guitars and basses, and he doesn't tell me not to buy more dolls
It works out nicely

 

My family is not supported and they tend to make fun of me for it, but with endless begging I get a cheap doll or accessory for my birthday or Christmas

 

I finally was able to talk to my parents about this. My mom is baffled by how much for something that doesn't do anything can cost, but she is very practical about what she spends her money on.

My dad on the other hand immediately is talking about having me make a stop motion movie of one of his books with them.

 

At first, it was the ol' "What is that? It's how much!? Just for a doll!?" with my grandparents and boyfriend. My sisters said it sounded interesting. When they got here, everybody thought that they were cool and real-looking. My grandma had a fit because they had penises. . . but once they had pants on, she felt better, haha. Both her and my Papa still can't believe how much they and their stuff costs. Two of my sisters thought they were awesome~ My eldest sister helps me take pictures of them and she makes them clothes sometimes I got my other sister to actually buy one of her own!
The only one that really reacted negatively was my boyfriend. When I talk about them, he just says "I don't know who you're talking about! The big one or the small one!?" or when we're on the computer, "All you look at is doll crap!" Haha. But... he has called them stupid and too expensive. One day he really went off on me about them and realized I got really upset and apologized, saying that I deserve them and that they make me happy

 

My family seems fine with the hobby ^^
My mom is really interested, she give me tons of advice on outfits and stuff. She had even knitted me a couple of things.
My dad seems indifferent XD His only comment was why I didn't make one on my own Now I am and he just shakes his head ^^
My BF thinks they're neat, but he's far more obsessed with Anime and Figurines in that vein to comment on my hobby.
I think, if they make you happy, then why not!

 

I haven't told it to my parents yet, but I think my mom will be a bit shocked because 'I want to spend so much money on dolls' and my dad will probably find it weird. xD

 

Well, my family didn't really bother with my hobby :P .. I've been collecting action figurines and anime stuffs since high school.. Now adding BJDs to my collection won't really bother them that much xD does it? It's just that BJDs are far more expensive~ At first, they were a bit shock with the price, but as long as I can manage my own money ('_') pay it for myself, they won't say "no"

 

My mom was supportive from the start. My dad was okay with it. Now, my parents find my doll and her clothing absolutely adorable, and my mom cannot get enough of my little Aierlynn! She loves just looking at her and how cute she looks. I'm not sure about my extended family, but I don't think they would care much since it's a hobby and they support me, too.

 

My sis likes them! I'm super surprised. I almost expected her to say they're creepy, but no We were customizing some of her clothes and had some leftover lace that used to be cuffs on a gothic-style top, and she gave them to me saying "there you go - dolly skirts!"

 

Since I dont live at home neither of my parents know much about it. I live in a different country from the both of them and since its a newer hobby it doesnt come up often in conversation. I tried to test run it by my mom and it seemed like she thought it was a waste of money. My dad doesnt know, but I get the feeling he'd be indifferent. My little sister thinks they were kind of cute but also seemed kind of 'eh'. So all in all my family isnt very supportive of it.

My boyfriend on the other hand is super supportive. I had admired the dolls from afar for quite a while but after I started seriously considering buying one myself and really getting into the hobby he was the first I told. I think he could feel I was a bit uneasy about what his reaction might be but he was super pumped. He told me he thought it was really great I was finding a hobby I really could put my energy towards and has been very open about wanting to help me choose my first doll. I show him the ones I like and he will give me feedback about what he thinks. Its a very large thanks to him that I decided to just jump headfirst into the hobby so I'm very thankful for that. I dont know anyone else in the hobby personally, so its nice having someone I know will listen to me ramble on about it and actually gives worthy feedback!