My sister with whom I have a strained relationship is having her baby shower on Sunday (yes, Mother's Day) for her baby due in July. I was not super-excited about going, and then my other sister called to say she's not going, and did I want to get together & do something. I do, but I don't know how to decline the invite from the other sister.
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posted by epersonae
on May 8, 2013 -
56 answers
I act childish and feel patronized whenever I go back home from university to my parents and (much) older sister. I think this is a known phenomenon. What can I do to minimize this? (Snowflake details inside.)
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posted by Conspire
on Feb 22, 2013 -
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My sister (married, one child) and I (married, no kids) want to plan a joint family vacation. We do not want our parents (divorced, both remarried) to come. Our mom is extremely sensitive/dramatic, and we are hoping to avoid a major meltdown from her. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 26, 2013 -
16 answers
My two sisters and I were equal beneficiaries in a realty trust. This past year, my older sister bought my 1/3 share (as well as that of my sister.) According to the legal documents, it was a "transfer of beneficial interest". Other than signing and notarizing the documents to transfer the real estate share, nothing else official occurred and my sister just paid us our fair share of the assessed market value. She is not planning on reporting the transaction. I have no idea if I owe taxes on the money I've received (and will also be receiving this year - it was divided into a few payments) and if so, what kind of tax that might be.
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posted by nekton
on Jan 24, 2013 -
10 answers
How can I get my brother to pluck his unibrow or want to improve his image? He is 25, doesn't maintain his beard/sideburns and has very thick unibrow. He uses a wheelchair and I'm afraid his appearance is giving off the wrong impression.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 18, 2012 -
34 answers
My family has taken a side in my amicable divorce. And it's not "my" side. How do I get support from them when I am isolated and depressed and really need them?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2012 -
26 answers
How do I make my much younger half-sibling a part of my life? Last week, I found out that my dad's wife is pregnant and due in December. I am 24. Aside from being pretty weirded out, I'm worried that my half-sister will never know who I am. Beanplating inside.
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posted by easy, lucky, free
on Aug 28, 2012 -
26 answers
How can I best support my siblings, who are managing my parents while I live almost 1,000 miles away?
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posted by fyrebelley
on May 29, 2012 -
18 answers
I'm looking for songs about siblings that
don't have words like sister, brother, or family in the title. Help me out.
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posted by punchtothehead
on May 25, 2012 -
46 answers
Are there any good books about unhealthy competition between sisters? I want further insight into my older sister's negative impact on me and our other younger sister. I have not been able to find anything on the subject. Books about competition in families where scarcity was an issue during childhood would also be welcome. Thank you.
posted by Ventre Mou
on May 5, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm seeking group therapy/support groups/non-profits for family members with brain cysts.
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posted by melizabeth
on Apr 23, 2012 -
3 answers
My aged parents are planning to cash in all their stocks and put them into an account in my two brothers' names to reduce the amount of money payable in fees to the government upon their demise. They have told me, more or less, not to worry, and not to doubt the good intentions of my siblings. How to respond to this?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2011 -
30 answers
How can I- or can I- help my younger brother, who I live and work with? He's in danger of losing his job, and doesn't seem to be taking it seriously.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 7, 2011 -
26 answers
Suggestions for non-partisan charities that I can tell my siblings to donate to in lieu of a a Christmas present and advice on telling them I'll be doing the same for their presents?
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posted by otherwordlyglow
on Oct 27, 2011 -
36 answers
How do I hang on to a relationship with my brother now that we aren't living at home anymore?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 24, 2011 -
17 answers
My parents, who became fairly wealthy after I left home, have (unintentionally) turned my little sister into a horrible human being. How can I (a) help fix her; (b) forgive them; (c) help them break their enabling patterns?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2011 -
44 answers
Do you know of any good books for toddlers about becoming an older sibling? Any specific to becoming a big brother?
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posted by zizzle
on Jun 2, 2011 -
10 answers
My wife doesn't get along with my sister. My sister is graduating. My wife discovers that I am buying her a graduation gift without her knowledge. She is upset I went behind her back. Where do I go from here?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2011 -
71 answers
My little sister is a lesbian, and seems misinformed about some basic sexual concepts (eg: safe sex for lesbians) ....
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posted by starfyr
on Mar 14, 2011 -
46 answers
How old should you be to start online dating? Should I (very gently) suggest it to my sister?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 3, 2011 -
18 answers
How do I let someone know I feel patronized without putting them on the defensive, especially if that person may not realize that they're being patronizing?
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posted by starpoint
on Feb 22, 2011 -
22 answers
What's a good picture book to help a toddler understand pregnancy and/or get ready for a new baby sibling?
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posted by yankeefog
on Aug 26, 2010 -
10 answers
Dealing with a will gone bad- Need advice about setting up a trust for my sister, and dealing with her difficult personality.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2010 -
21 answers
special needs filter: how do I help my high-functioning sibling gain independence? what have your experiences with special needs siblings been like?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Jul 22, 2010 -
4 answers
My father left one of my siblings out of his will. How good/bad would it be to split things with this sibling anyway? Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 13, 2010 -
74 answers
How to be a good older sister to a teenage girl? What can I say or do to make her experience of young love / adolescence / school more positive, and slightly less traumatic? Books, movies, toys, websites, quotations? Any recommendations welcome.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2010 -
11 answers
Help me find short, touching essays written in the first person, about personal relationships.
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posted by yawper
on Mar 25, 2010 -
16 answers
I'm closing the family bank/charity. What do I say when the next sibling asks for a "loan"?
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posted by sfkiddo
on Dec 26, 2009 -
29 answers
I am estranged from my brother for a lot of different reasons. I want to have a relationship with him, but I only can do that if I do it 100% on his terms, which I simply cannot do (not religious and getting more anti-religious by the day). Should I continue to make the effort in the hopes of breaking through to him or just live my life without my only sibling?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 24, 2009 -
24 answers
I'm going to be at a rainy cottage all weekend with 3 senior citizens: my dad, aunt, and uncle. I want my non-talkative dad and his sister to reminisce about their childhoods, but I suspect my aunt's talkative husband will dominate the conversation. If that happens, Dad and Aunt won't talk much. How can I encourage them to reminisce without hurting my uncle's feelings?
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posted by twistofrhyme
on Sep 30, 2009 -
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