How does your family react to the hobby ?

I think my parents are okay with it, I know they tease me but I'm pretty sure they support the fact I have a hobby other than cosplaying anime character and doing J-pop/K-pop dances around the house (I'm not very coordinated XD) My boyfriend is fully supportive of my hobby, he encourages me when I feel like I'm never going to afford one.

 

My mom doesn't like it at all, if it wasn't for the fact that it was my money she wouldn't even let me buy a BJD. She likes the doll that I'm purchasing, but still I can tell she thinks that paying 220 dollars for a doll is ridiculous and that anyone who spent more has a problem. My younger sister, who is 14, doesn't understand it and thinks that purchasing a doll at my age (19 years old) is ridiculous. So right now no one is really supportive in my family (especially since I'm moving out within a year and will have to bring it to the dorm/apartment that I'll be moving into). While they don't support the hobby, my best friends are all supportive and are excited for me to get my first BJD. ^-^

 

Well, since my mother actually dragged me down this rabbithole, I would say that she approves.

Heh. I should say that she "enables".
My stepdad helps mom with the photo shoots (he's a photographer with GREAT equipment) and sometimes lets me use his equipment to shoot my dolls.

My husband is tolerant, and sometimes sort of plays along. He will even hold my dolls for me and take photos.
His kids are neutral; the 17 year old boy tolerates them, the 13 year old girl fluctuates between enjoying playing with them to rolling her eyes and saying she's bored.

My brothers roll their eyes but seem amused also. (Hey, I roll my eyes when they talk about Hockey, too.)

My father hasn't really made any noises either way. My stepmom is bemused.

 

My family that I do have don't mind and my friends seem to be okay with it. My husband don't mind it but don't like the prices. So I have to save up and purchase them myself.

 

My parents are alright with my doll's they helped me get four out of six of my dolls. They creep my niece's and nephew out a lot. They told me not to buy anymore after the six I have but I am saving as hard as I can to get more dolls.

 

And again another weird hobby. I think they are used to that.

 

My mom was shock when she ask me about the price =_=

But she doesn't angry or anything cuz it's my save money ^^"

 

With my first doll, I was actually honest with my parents about the cost. To which my dad was like, "Holy GOD!" (after he'd been asking me about my doll, and I'd been telling him about the joints, the elastic, showed him the inside of the head and the nasty eye putty, etc.) So in the future, I'm prooobably going to exaggerate deals/promos, lie about prices a bit. xD; ("Oh, he was only $150 after the promo deal!" bahahaa)

It was really cute one day, though. I was taking Lenka apart to clean and do my first restringing to get the hang of it, and my mom walked into the dining room as I was working, looked at me at my little work station, and said, "Wow! You're really into that doll, aren't you?" So I was able to explain to her then that BJDs are more about hands-on hobby, not really Collectors Barbies or something where you just leave them in a box on a shelf for several years.

(I have yet to see how my parents will react to me going to a doll meet, though.. xD; But I'm socializing. Getting a little dressed up, going out, meeting people, making friends! I think they'll be supportive of that, at least.)

I have a best friend I talk to about doll stuff nonstop (she doesn't collect, but loves them). Every time I talk about getting a new doll, she DOES sit me down for a series of questions--"Are you sure this promo is worth it? Is it possible to wait a little longer? Do you have other things the money could go towards?" I think, mostly, with friends AND family--so long as I have my necessities covered (and get my oil changed regularly! orz), they don't really mind me having dollies. (:

 

Well.... I showed some pictures, told the price of the doll I want, thier reaction: laugh at it and nothing more about it. I think that they dont' care, scince it my own money I can do whatever I want with them.
My boyfriend gets the idea about bjd's so his okey with it. Somehow I care more about what my boyfriend thinks then my parents.

My sisters love the idea (my older one said she will even contribute to buy a doll) , my brother don't give a damn and most of my friend like the though of me having one or two, they might even visit me just to see thier lovely faces XD

So it feels kinda good. And soon I will move to an apartment of my own, it will be for the most 3 dolls in my home then (I haven't plans fore more than that). Like the though.

 

In my case, my mother really loves them lol and my father just don't care very much about it xD

 

First my mom was scared when I was showing her BJD's photos. Then I didn't tell her that I ordered one. Now she like my dolls, she's talking about my new hobby to her friends and looking in shops for new fabrics or accessories. But when I'm talking about dolls all day she's a little bit nervous and scream on me "You have no life, only dolls dolls dolls, take a walk!". I understand this, because I'm reading less, meeting people less etc. and I'm sitting on DoA more (=on computer) and maybe that is the "dark side" of this hobby? But till the moment it makes me happy I don't see anything bad in it. I'm still developing, but now in different way!

 

My mother grew up a tomboy, but is not very much liking my dolls. She likes helping make clothes for them and she and my grandmother both help buy me dolls and doll items. My mom will go to meet-ups and wishes she could own one of her own.

My father on the other hand.. hates spending money. Therefore, he dislikes my love for ball jointed dolls, conventions, and lolita style. He cannot stand that I spend money on "unnecessary" things. D:<

My boyfriend has a fear of dolls. Thus, he has a hard time around them. I try not to talk about it to him much or push it on him. Although he is doing much better and I think he is beginning to like them and accept my love for bjds.

 

My mother's first reaction was "It's your money and if you want to spend it on a doll thats up to you."
this was before she saw one
Now that she has seen them she wants some of her own.
If i can manage it I might get her an Asleep Eidolon custard as he seems to be her fav for a Christmas gift
My Sister could care less about the whole thing.

 

My husband is quite supportive; he's even bought me some of my dolls and some expensive doll outfits. My parents think it's good for me to have a creative outlet and enjoy seeing pictures of my dolls. My in-laws think I'm slap crazy anyway and collecting dolls just confirms my wierdness in their eyes, but they don't give me any grief about them.

 

My family is actually really supportive! Both my parents think it's amazing what I do with my dolls (the face-ups, photography, sewing and my recent forays into polymer clay etc.). They think my artistic pursuits are a wonderful diversion, and although my dad isn't totally clear on how much they cost, my mum is and we've both agreed not to tell him- he wigs out a bit at the thought of spending that kind of money on anything. My mum is always a bit wide eyed when I tell her how much my latest doll costs, but she knows I'm responsible with my money and fully supports me doing what makes me happy.

 

Now my parents, when they talking with friends about my hobby, are telling that. Till I'm not taking from them money to buy something they could only like it (less or more) : )

 

My mother think my bjd is cute, she loves her. My boyfriend too, but he don't really likes fantasy parts like horns or hooves.

My little sister loves it too, she hopes to have her own doll in the future. But, my other sister tell my doll is ugly... I don't care about it ^^

About price, I tell the right price, it's my boyfriend who bought my first bjd, so my family is not concerned.

 

My mom def. thinks buying dolls is silly, but on the other hand my husband doesn't find it strange at all and thinks it's a good hobby for me since I like to sew. I was surprised he didn't think it was weird. Personally, I wouldn't really talk about it with anyone else in my family because I can't be bothered explaining why I like dolls. :P

 

you're quite lucky! my family is more or less dispondant to the whole idea, just letting me do as i please with my hard earned cash.
my mother is probably the most understanding, considering that she actually takes the time to know thier names and has even kissed them good night a few times. (i treat them like they're my kids. XD)
my dad thinks they're glorified barbies, and typically has nothing to do with them. he thinks they're stupid, more or less.
my brothers? they may as well not even know they exist. i'm so happy to hear that you have a different experience--there's so much more love that way!

 

Most of my family live across the country from me (22 hours drive, each way!), so they don't know about them and I don't plan on telling them.

My husband was a bit surprised at first, and then not happy. But after awhile, he kinda got to like them, especially when I ask his opinion about different things. Now, he's offered to make some doll furniture and has ideas about making photo stories! It's hilarious how much his opinion changed!