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AIBU?

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To have just had a go at my sister?

38 replies

HappyGoLuckyGirl · 27/12/2014 17:35

I've just blown my lid at DSis.

Yesterday, whilst at my mum's mentioned to my sister that the next time DM has her son overnight that she might like to make plans with me, as she never does.

She asked what I meant and I explained that I felt she never contacted me unless she needed something money/lift and she certainly never initiated contact between our kids or even between us as sisters.

It's always me calling her and asking her if she wants to spend time together and when we do it is always me that pays, picks her up, drops her off as she's always 'skint'. After our conversation she said, yes she would.

Fast forward to today and she has just come to DM with DNephew (I've been here with DS for a couple of hours). She sits and starts to say that our cousin has been asking her to go round tonight and she said she will see if DM will have DNephew overnight so she could.

I lost my temper and had a go at her. I shouldn't have yelled, I was unreasonable for that. But she's said I'm being spiteful for saying this to her at Christmas. Hmm I explained again, that it was always me arranging things for us to do, especially with our kids, and that she only got in touch when she wanted something, i.e. money.

She still owes me a tenner from two weeks ago, when I borrowed it to her she promised she would give it me back two days later as it was close to Xmas. When I mentioned that she said I was selfish for asking for it back at Christmas. Confused Anyway, that's not the issue.

AIBU to expect my sister to actually put some effort into our relationship, instead of just relying on me to do everything, and stick to her word when she says she will spend time with me?

We get on well when together, and I have always done a lot for her.

OP posts:
HappyGoLuckyGirl · 27/12/2014 18:07

Doesn't - we arranged to spend time together yesterday.

OP posts:
dwarfrabbit · 27/12/2014 18:11

You can still make an effort to get your boys together . Just give her space and stop giving her money so that when she is ready you can have a friendship on equal terms .

DoesntLeftoverTurkeySoupDragOn · 27/12/2014 18:23

we arranged to spend time together yesterday.

Your OP just says she agreed to make time, no specific time.

HappyGoLuckyGirl · 27/12/2014 19:00

It was the next time my Mum was having DNephew, which was tonight.

Anyway, I have text and apologised, telling her I love her, that I was upset at her lack of effort but I understand she's her own person with her own priorities and that that is okay. No sarcasm or passive aggressiveness, just a genuine apology.

Hopefully she'll accept it and I'll just back off.

OP posts:
WhereYouLeftIt · 27/12/2014 19:12

"She sits and starts to say that our cousin has been asking her to go round tonight"
OP, it just sounds to me as if your sister is a rather passive individual. Responds, but doesn't initiate. She's going to your cousin's, but she didn't initiate the contact your cousin did. Just as she always waits for you to do.

I don't think it's personal; just a very irritating personality trait.

NoImSpartacus · 27/12/2014 19:20

I totally get where you're coming from, OP, you feel a bit used and taken for granted.

As someone else said, your sister sounds a bit passive; some people just go with the flow and aren't organisers. I'm sure your sister likes spending time with you, you would probably know if she didn't as having a sister myself, we generally don't hide our feelings Grin

I personally wouldn't keep going to her and forcing something, but there is no need for your sons to not see each other just because you're not seeing your sister. And don't lend her any more money. She needs to regain respect for you and realise that you won't just be picked up and put down whenever she feels like it.

Good luck

Newshoesplease · 27/12/2014 19:34

It's hard when you feel like you're the only person making an effort, Op. I agree that maybe she's maybe just used to letting others make the effort for her. Give yourself time to cool off and hopefully this will blow over. (And don't lend her any more money!)

FoulsomeAndMaggotwise · 27/12/2014 19:56

Your relationship with your sister sounds like mine with my sister. However, I'm like her not you. (If that makes sense)

I love seeing my sister and whenever she suggests something I agree. But she works and I don't, so she's busier than me (I have children but our plans are usually fluid whereas she does shift work). So I wait for her to tell me when she's free. She also almost always comes to me as I don't drive and she does. It's easier that way. It doesn't mean I don't want to spend time with her or don't appreciate her, and she understands this.

Phineyj · 27/12/2014 21:18

I have a relationship a bit like this with my DSis and a while back I simply stopped going to so much trouble to arrange to see her. It means I see less of my DNieces but hey ho - takes two to tango. I would rather spend time with friends who seem enthusiastic to see me/DH/DD.

If she is keen on family babysitting you can offer to have her son once in a while so the cousins can play together?

BrokenCircleBreakdown · 27/12/2014 21:26

I feel for you OP.
My sister used to be like this-it was very hurtful.
I would put your energies/time/kindness to good use with people who treat you better than your DSis.

maddening · 27/12/2014 21:31

Do you always go out. - perhaps just going round for coffee or meeting at dm's with the dc might suit her budget Moreau?

maddening · 27/12/2014 21:31

More obvs :)

pilates · 27/12/2014 22:03

Happy, was you a little peeved your cousin didn't invite you too?

Glad you have apologised.

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