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I cant find a right forum for this, but this is the closest one.
for myself, Im a single child, never had siblings to grow up with. I envy people growing up who had siblings, but then again as im older now, i see some folks who don't talk to their siblings for life, because they disagree on something or did something that is not forgivable.
what are your experiences with your siblings? in some way i feel lucky to have no siblings now, but then again the grass is greener on the other side, as i see some folks who have family problems once their siblings are married and they dont like their siblings husband/wife/family.
I have a younger brother. I haven't spoken to him in years. While I did not do this, I seriously wanted to do it when he texted me "Happy Birthday" on my last birthday....
"Why of all the days of the year to remind me of your existence, did you choose my birthday?"
I have a brother but we have had no contact for yrs....
making it short: I was forced to get a restraining order against his wife...
Be relieved you have missed issues like this!
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Originally Posted by civic94
I cant find a right forum for this, but this is the closest one.
for myself, Im a single child, never had siblings to grow up with. I envy people growing up who had siblings, but then again as im older now, i see some folks who don't talk to their siblings for life, because they disagree on something or did something that is not forgivable.
what are your experiences with your siblings? in some way i feel lucky to have no siblings now, but then again the grass is greener on the other side, as i see some folks who have family problems once their siblings are married and they dont like their siblings husband/wife/family.
I have sister who I can only take in very small doses. She is very self absorbed and selfish. I feel like I have to walk on eggshells around her. I also have a brother. We get along great but don't talk often because he's usually super busy with his law practice.
Whether you have siblings or not, you probably have other family and relatives. Taking the bad with the good sometimes comes with the territory of having ANY kind of relative, sibling or otherwise.
My half-brothers are wonderful. They are a good bit older than me, but I love them very much. They have always spoiled me, teased me, and been great sounding boards. I am lucky to have them.
I haven't spoke with my brother for about eight years. I have two older sisters. One of them I haven't seen in about twenty years. I love her very much but I don't enjoy talking on the phone with her because it is a one sided conversation. It goes on for hours. I thought I was close with my other sister, but came to the realization that she is a very secretive person, to the point of being sneaky. My mother is the reason why we aren't close. She openly has let her daughters know that she loves her son and cares less if her daughters are in her life at all. We were a very close family when my father was alive. He passed away when I was in my teens, and then my brother set his sites on my mom's estate. Of course, she gave it all to him. I was tired of being the scapegoat. Brothers and sisters raised in a family where the parents love them equally is a wonderful way to grow up. If you have a parent that pits the siblings against each other, it can be horrific.
My brother is one of my best friends.
My parents stressed this hugely when we were growing up.
And while there are times I want to smack the **** out of him, he'll always be one of my best friends.
I DO NOT think this is luck of the draw; rather, I think it's the result of a particular type of family dynamic.
I have two brothers and one sister. We get along very well. To be sure, there is the occasional friction, but it's a good relationship.
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