▲They're the square peg to your circle-shaped family, but you pretend like no one notices.

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You feel bad that she’s doing so much, but she also cooks like no one else can.

▲What's a family gathering without a tantrum or two?

▲You can find them with earphones in and eyes glued to a screen, actively rejecting anything family related because that would be, like, so uncool.

▲There always seems to be at least one tiny human at the gathering, and a line quickly forms as everyone wants a turn to hold the warm, squishy bundle.

▲He peaked in high school, and it shows. But he'll keep telling you those same five stories, and you'll keep listening.

▲By the end of the night they know who’s having kids and when, who’s dating who, and how much money everyone’s making.

▲She's the one constantly refilling her glass, but she's also awesome because she'll laugh really loud at practically anything.

▲They say they have a busy schedule, and it's only after they're gone that you realize they were really just there for the food.

▲Somehow they can all fall asleep while sitting, but they'll be up as soon as the food hits the table.

▲We all have that one cousin who, upon seeing them at a family function, makes us sigh with relief.

▲They refuse to eat or drink anything delicious and seasonal, going on about how many calories are in everything and totally killing the vibe.

▲Also known as the instigators, who speak as if they know everything about everything, when the only thing they're really experts at is pressing people's buttons.

▲You can find them in the corner having a silent panic attack after being bombarded with questions about their future, their degree, their love life, etc.

▲These people capture everything, especially those mouth-wide-open eating candids, all of which will be on Facebook before the end of the party. Now everyone gather for the Formal Family Portrait!!

▲This is usually a younger relative who is left with all the kids. They sit at the too-small kids’ table, and you watch them with the satisfaction that it’s not you.

▲They’re trying to put on a good face, maybe even holding off news of the divorce until after the holiday season, but everyone can tell something’s off by the way they’re verbally stabbing each other at every chance.

▲You know it, and they know you know it.

▲Whether they’re a dad or not, they have mastered the genre of bad jokes, almost as if they’ve been rehearsing all year.

▲They haven’t found a career, a home, a partner, or anything stable besides a cat who they kiss on the mouth, but everyone has just accepted them as a great party companion.

▲Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas, they feel the need to tell children the bloody origins or myths behind every loving gathering.

▲These aunties always have something, or someone, to talk about, and they never hesitate to spill the tea.

▲They’re the ones responsible for those highly offensive remarks that everyone drinks about in the name of just getting through the night.

▲The presents must be opened at the same time every year, the cheesy potatoes have to use the same three cheeses, and the same movie must be watched, or else why do it at all?!

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They’re constantly taking calls and sending emails, glued to their phone. You never know, however, if they’re working hard or avoiding family.

▲The lonely neighbor someone invited to the family gathering, who stays mostly quiet except until they share some strangely strong opinion on the Illuminati.

▲They appease every relative, from listening to their strong opinions, keeping them entertained and hydrated, helping with the dishes, and more. How do they manage?

▲For many years, you have come face to face with this person, and they probably remember so much about you, but it's just too late to ask.

▲The only non-family attendee bravely shows up, not knowing whether they'll ever see these people again, depending on how the night goes.

▲That person who has a high-paying job, pulls up in a Tesla, and boasts about their vacation plans. Your parents wonder why you couldn’t be like them.

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Yes, seeing the family together is one of the most wonderful and special parts about reunions, but you have to admit things can get a bit hectic among the family you didn't choose. In previous years, you probably didn't truly feel excited for these gatherings. Now you do, as you missed them so much!

Click through to see the hilariously predictable relatives you'll find at nearly every family reunion. Do you recognize yourself?

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They haven’t shown up in years, but suddenly they reemerge, all grown up and handing out heart attacks.