I am getting really worried. I come from a very quiet background. My parents and brother don't socialise much and I am very much the same. My parents live a long way away and are getting on a bit and are reluctant to travel. I speak to them once a week on the phone but my husband sees his close-knit family every day as they live nearby which scares the hell out of me as I find it overwhelming. I also lived on my own for a long time which hasn't helped.
I met my husband online five years ago and for some reason feel comfortable with him although he is quite extrovert whereas I am the complete opposite. His family who are very sociable people, they have parties and celebrations throughout the year which I find very difficult. I can't let my hair down. They are totally different to my family who I couldn't imagine being at a party in a million years. Although my husband's family have made me feel welcome I find it difficult to mix with them and assert myself if I don't agree with them. I don't have a problem being assertive with my husband or my own family.
My husband knows how I feel and is very supportive. I have just started CBT but it is only once a month.
I worry that the differences between our two families is going to ruin my relationship with my husband.
I would like to hear from anyone else in a similar situation or has any advice as I am worrying myself sick.
Thanks