Yeah, I've got family and friends who dislike snakes. But then again, I've got family and friends who don't want me to stretch my ears or buy more tarantulas.
I don't really mind that they dislike some things, I think what only matters is what I truly like so I don't listen to what people say.
My grandparents (grandpa mostly) tries to convince me to like a different animal, but that just won't happen in a million years. Though, that was before he went to a reptile expo with me and got me this pastel female I was eying for both days.
Some people actually try to get over their fears, and I think my grandpa is definitely trying. But I have converted some people's fears into love for snakes.