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What to do when siblings don’t like other sibling’s boy/girlfriend?

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StroppyTop · 09/08/2023 12:05

My eldest (17) is in a relationship with someone who seems nice enough, fairly quiet around other people.

My other two DC 15 and 13 do not like this person. I can’t quite get to the bottom of why, they just say they don’t.

I’ve coped so far with managing visits, limiting the duration, etc, but what would others do in this situation?

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MrTiddlesTheCat · 09/08/2023 12:10

They don't have to like them, they just need to be civil.

hardboiledeggs · 09/08/2023 12:11

Unless your 17 year old is sharing a room with the 15 or 13 year old, I wouldn't do anything.

HoodedLidsBeGone · 09/08/2023 12:11

Learn that you will never get on with everyone, you will work with people you despise, be around friends of friends you hate but you have to be courteous and polite. Also remind them that they too may be the one despised and they would want to be treated with respect.

It is a lesson in making it a pleasant situation for their sibling who again I hope they are polite and courteous to because they will all be thrown together in the future for celebrations.

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StroppyTop · 09/08/2023 12:26

Thank you - all eminently sensible advice. It’s been niggling at me so good to have it resolved in my head.

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