We’re all senior citizens now, and his constant blaming has become a real source of stress for me. How should I handle this?
My brother regularly calls to blame me for my strained relationship with our sister, without knowing my side of the story. For my own peace of mind, I keep my distance from her, though I still send her Christmas gifts, birthday cards and other greetings -- which she ignores and never reciprocates.
Despite all this, she has perfected the role of the innocent victim, and my brother is completely taken in by it. They’re very close, which makes it easy for him to see me as the one causing the rift. Whether or not you want to tell your brother about the betrayals is up to you. However, ask yourself if you’ve ever spoken with your sister since she hurt you. Has she ever apologized, and if she did, would you be open to accepting it? These are all things to consider as you decide how to move forward. Best of luck to you.I’m in a wonderful relationship with a man I adore. We’ve been together for over a year, and he’s brought so much joy into my life.
If your relationship progresses to the point of living together, creating cat-free zones, particularly in the bedroom, can help protect his health.
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