I was told by someone that you should only be called Aunt or Uncle by your siblings kids.
But growing up I called my uncle's dad uncle as well. Also a close friend of the family was called uncle.
When I relocated, I lived with my cousin and her kids called me uncle. Even though they are not technically my nephews, and my cousin is only a cousin through marriage.
Is it weird to use the terms aunt and uncle when siblings are not involved? I was taught that it was a respectful way to address people who were close to the family. Thoughts?
But growing up I called my uncle's dad uncle as well. Also a close friend of the family was called uncle.
When I relocated, I lived with my cousin and her kids called me uncle. Even though they are not technically my nephews, and my cousin is only a cousin through marriage.
Is it weird to use the terms aunt and uncle when siblings are not involved? I was taught that it was a respectful way to address people who were close to the family. Thoughts?