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Engaging with siblings can be a chore. When I see those on tv that just "love" each other I know I roll my eyes.
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At times I mistrust my own observations about people I'm close to, like siblings or relatives. I even mistrust my observations of myself. Judging or evaluating myself or people very close to me can be self serving. I rebel against this quote from Thoreau "Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh." Sometimes, however, we have to admit that the things we regret are often the opportunities we could have seized, the kindnesses we could have bestowed, the restraint we could have exercised, the sacrifices we could have made. But life is complicated. Sacrifices and opportunities often involve imposing on or perhaps even harming other people. Understanding can involve painful introspection... regret, in a word. How many of us are able to endure the pain of harsh introspection? Very few, I suspect. Your willingness to openly examine your feelings and motives is commendable.
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We can't all have perfect siblings - even in the Waltons they fell out occasionally . ( I blame Mary Ellen ) I get on well with my own siblings but that may be helped by the fact that I moved away 30 years ago so when we do see each other we generally don't have time to fall out. I'm not sure I could cope with living in the same house as them now. Don't feel bad about not liking his attitude. He may come round in time but that's really up to him. Meanwhile keep posting here - it is cathartic and you are well liked so you will find plenty of people willing to listen. If that helps you cope with his rudeness then keep posting. Enjoy the weekend Spanks
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wht a life ... great article
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