How does your family react to the hobby ?

That's funny, my husband is the opposite. At work he would always tell people about my doll hobby. He'd come home pretty often and nonchalantly mention that he had shared about my collecting, haha. One time he came home from work to tell me he had surprised a customer (they did happen to be a BJD fan) by knowing what BJDs are, and then he had told them all about my collection!
On the other hand, I'm much more low-key! I don't like telling people unless I know them really well! And even then, it's iffy... I'm more private about it! So I'm more embarrassed that he is so candid... ^w^;;

 

That sounds sweet. I would be more shy if everyone I know didn't already know I am into almost exclusively "nerdy" things. My poor husband, he doesn't fit in too well most places, not being into sports, cars, etc. So, it's hard for him to volunteer ways to not fit in. All his coworkers already think I am crazy, because we have a lot of dogs, and I pick up a lot of strays. [emoji5]

 

My dad was the one who bought me the first bjd. He supports my hobby but keeps telling me not to be too devoted. MY Mum loves beautiful dolls so she wont disagree with my hobby unless i am becoming too crazy about it.

 

My mom was surprisingly supportive. I thought she would be "OMG that's too expensive" since she's a very practical person. When I'm making clothes for them, she would give me the technical criticism with the construction and fit. She works at the airport and whenever she finds something and they 90% of the time throw things away, she would give me little things for my doll. So far she had given me like little fans from China, small books, small masks that were souvenirs from Italy, things like that. She would come to me an giggle to say "Hey look I got another one for your dolls!" I would offer to have her handle my dolls but she wouldn't in fear of breaking them.

 

I just let slip that I have a big dollie arriving either today or tomorrow to my mom… I think she took it better than I expected… Probably because my friend just had one arrive and we deboxed it at our house and showed her. I think my mom likes how they look more than my Pullips and other figures…. though I didn't tell her how much she cost me xD

 

My family has always been indifferent. My husband though will sit and look at them with me and help me pick one out.

 

My parents aren't really too supportive of my hobby, they don't understand why I would "waste" my money on a BJD when I could also just buy a barbie or something. I have to say it bums me that they aren't supportive of it, and it makes me kind of anxious and hesitant to show them the items that I want to order for my dolls. :c

 

Starting my mom said " you're paying it " , she thinks it's not possible to buy 500 $ a doll xD (She thinks of it always a little) ! Now She participates with me in the hobby She buys me presents (to see dolls!!) and She is interested by them, takes care of it ^^
My father says nothing, except " you have luxury tastes " > w <

 

I was discussing prices with my dad and he was shocked with how expensive they were and stated that he would like it better if i would just make my own, but in the end he said my money is mine to spend. When I first discovered bjd's and was looking at them he made a comment that although maybe he didn't mean too, made me more secretive and nervous about even looking at them online! I am very happy to hear that your family is so happy and into the hobby as well because I feel a lot of time its not that way.

 

Well... tbh, I hide it from my father how much they cost, that I even buy any to begin with (we don't live together so it's possible Sometimes I just say... it's 'borrowed from a friend'. I white-lie, I admit For his own good lol xD I mean, some people are just fine with basics and won't understand those who like to have a little more. He'd say I waste money.

But when it comes to my mum... she knows how much the dolls mean to me, how much i developed over the years (in photography, sewing and faceups) and while initially we had many arguments over it, nowadays she's really supportive, she likes my dolls and thinks they're beautiful. Since she's a trained dress-maker, she sometimes gives me pieces of advice - esp on pattern-making or the maintenance of the sewing-machine.

 

Most of my family doesn't know since they don't come over often but my husband calls them my creepy dolls. I do some of my own faceups but my more valuable dolls I send out are like pieces of art to me, to him their likeness scares him. He just mumbles to himself about them looking like they'll get up and talk to him. I don't know why he fusses... They're all beautiful women [emoji6]

 

I don't have a doll yet, but I've talked about it with my parents. My mom doesn't mind it, but she doesn't expect me to buy a doll until like next year (despite having a few grand in savings). My sister thinks they're creepy, but she's never liked dolls. I have a lot of 'unique' hobbies, so it didn't surprise my boyfriend when I showed him.

 

They think I am nuts to spend so much on a doll. Sure there are cheaper dolls, like the azone louise doll I have. They dont mind her that much but my first doll which costed me 603 euros is a heavy subject. Even to myself I must admit as Im very greedy by nature

 

my mom is like NOPE, my papa doesnt know im in this hobby though
but i still buy dolls anyway, even my mom is plenty enough to hinder

 

Ha! Well, my sister likes BJDs, and my mom doesn't mind, since she likes dolls herself. She finds them very realistic compared to your American Barbie doll.

My brothers think that the hobby goes overboard in some aspects, but they don't mind. And my dad thinks they're creepy in a half-joking/half-not-joking way.

 

is a long *sigh*
my parents and sis dont care
but my hubby hates me playing thme under financial reasons
i did stop playing a little while just before i got with him and started playing them before we get married since i moved to a bigger place and able to display them out

i wish my hubby is as supportive...

 

Had some awesome gems today with my mom. I'm gradually giving her more information. She asked about my newest doll, Owen (Iplehouse Claude) and I explained I was going to change the wig and I could even change his eyes. She thought that was "creepy". Then I explained how cool it was b/c I could customize him, which I /think/ made it less creepy. So, anyway, she's wanted to see Own a while now and I pulled him out. This is an excerpt from the following conversation:


BEST REACTION EVER
Me: "He's a boy"
Mom: "He's a boy? He looks like a girl"
Me: "Oh, he's defintely a boy." *goes to unbutton shirt*
Mom: "Please--don't pull his pants down"
Me: "I wasn't! Here, see! He's a boy. He'll look better in the wig that fits him"
Mom *looks at his chest* "Yeah, definitely a boy. He needs a more masculine shirt--although I love the color. Or it needs sleeves"
Me: "Yeah, I got lazy..."

And I hadn't even told her about his um... anatomically correctish sculpt. But, overall she seemed to like him better than Brent! (IH Andrew) her reaction to him was "cute" in that "oooookay" sort of tone. XD Honestly, I think it' b/c their boys. I can't actually remember if she's seen any of my girls... but she did think it was cool I sewed his short and liked sewing--and that later I could attempt better/more complicated/historic outfits. She even recommended a sewing class if I liked it enough so... win on this one? XD

 

I think there are two things that come into play when family is concerned. One is money. If money is tight and family sees you spending a lot of money on dolls that may represent a problem. And it can be very hard to explain why you need these incredible amounts on dolls. However, it money is not a big problem, the family members seem to be more at ease with the hobby. Another point is just truly how close you are to each other. In my case my husband is very supportive of the hobby. He helps me restring and photograph my dolls without any objections or complaints. He actually pushes me to give them some new outfits, etc. So that is pretty cool.

 

Love for dolls runs in the family. My mom and aunt both have big dollhouses for their porcelain dolls and my sister and one of my cousins both have bjds. My mom used to dream of having her own bjd but porcelain dolls are more of her thing. My dad and brothers never much commented on them, to them this is just an other weird hobby of mine. My husband is a bit interested in these and has even thought about getting one himself and making it cyberpunk android looking.

 

My family thinks it's kind of creepy to collect dolls, and they kind of question my willingness to spend so much money on them, which I totally understand from their point of view. They do somewhat appreciate the aesthetics of my doll though! (: