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6. Very often family members don't remember the same thing, IME. I guess it makes an impression

Reply to Honeycombe8 (Original post)

Thu Aug 2, 2012, 11:47 AM

Aug 2012

on one person and not the other(s).

And family members are very prone to amnesia when you remember something that reflects badly on them.

For example:

"Remember the time you shot me with a shotgun?"

"I don't remember that!"

A slight exaggeration, but you get what I'm saying.

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Have you ever have a childhood memory, that others tell you didn't actually happen? [View all] Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 OP

I do. And others do too. It's not uncommon. nolabear Aug 2012 #1

if she projected her story to you in what sense is it "not true" pitohui Aug 2012 #4

Yes, frequently... Ron Obvious Aug 2012 #2

yes i suspect everyone's had this happen pitohui Aug 2012 #3

Hell, I STILL have memories my wife tells me didn't happen - from like the night before! HopeHoops Aug 2012 #5

Very often family members don't remember the same thing, IME. I guess it makes an impression raccoon Aug 2012 #6

My twin does all the time... Historic NY Aug 2012 #7