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Is my sister right?

118 replies

Redsrule · 28/01/2017 15:31

Our DM died last year. During her final illness my DSis, who doesn't work/have children, was wonderful. I really appreciate what she did and have told her so. My DF is 87 and physically frail although mentally very sharp. He has been very lonely since Mum died and I have asked him if he wants to move in with me. I am a widow and currently live with DD2(23) and her boyfriend(23). I work, as do DD and bf, but they work NHS shifts and I am a teacher and so am here at weekends and school holidays. I also have a cleaner/dog walker who comes in twice a day so dad would seldom be alone for more that a couple of hours.
I have got a builder to install a wet room so dad will have a bedroom, sitting room and bathroom for himself on the ground floor although it is part of the house not an annex.
My DSis is really angry with me for offering without asking her permission. Dad wants to move in but is worried about offending her because she is so upset. I genuinely did not mean to upset her, it is impossible for Dad to live with her because her house can only be accessed by a flight of steps. Was I unreasonable not to ask her permission, she knew I was having the wet room installed for dad but says she thought it was for visits,

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lalalalyra · 28/01/2017 20:21

I'm glad you've sorted it out.

Mummyoflittledragon · 28/01/2017 20:23

Great outcome Smile

NarkyMcDinkyChops · 28/01/2017 20:25

What a nice update. Well done OP.

ArcheryAnnie · 28/01/2017 20:29

Well done, Redsrule, it seemed like you handled it just right.

(And good on you for having your dad live with you, too.)

KurriKurri · 28/01/2017 20:41

Lovely update- so pleased you have spoken, and so wonderful for your Dad to know all is fine and he can look forward to moving to his new home Smile

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 28/01/2017 20:47

Well done Red, so good to hear that you've sorted things out.
There's nothing nicer than a happy family. 😀💐

TondelayaDellaVentamiglia · 28/01/2017 21:21

so she did know and was just being petulant!

Glad it's sorted....and your house does sound fab for your father, plenty going on with people and the dog, and his own space.

LovingLola · 28/01/2017 22:24

That is very good to hear. Glad it has been sorted.

ToastOfLondon · 28/01/2017 22:44

That's a good outcome.

EweAreHere · 28/01/2017 22:55

Guilt, even when misplaced, can make people react in funny ways.

I'm glad you and your sister are back on good terms, OP. It sounds like you have a very supportive family all around.

Helloitsme87 · 28/01/2017 22:59

Sounds like she's enjoyed being perfect daughter and you're taking it away fro her. Ignore and let your dad decide! (Without her influence)

NarkyMcDinkyChops · 29/01/2017 00:05

rtft!

Redsrule · 29/01/2017 00:32

Yes we are normally very close. It was my fault, I was insensitive not to tell her when I would ask Dad. It is all sorted now and we will all get back to normal. Since we are usually so close it was horrid being at odds but I was not thinking about how she would feel. Alls well now and I will give her keys because I love her and I trust her.

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bananaleaves · 29/01/2017 08:32

Ah glad it's all sorted OP.

SlankyBodger · 29/01/2017 13:25

Glad it's OK now between you though I think she was dumb and in denial and had no right to expect to give permission (of all things, I ask you!) and that she should apologise to you for her petulance and unreasonable attempted controlling behaviour

NarkyMcDinkyChops · 29/01/2017 13:28

You know striking it out doesn't make your nasty criticising of OP's beloved sister any less dickish, especially as the issue is resolved without malice? Just makes you look bad.

CripsSandwiches · 29/01/2017 14:30

That's great that it's sorted out. It's not easy to admit we've made mistakes but a lot of family disputes would probably never happen if we were more ready to do this!

Ginkypig · 29/01/2017 14:48

It sounds like she felt left out and it came out all wrong.

when she said permission it feels to me like she meant included.

Now you have had a chat with her she does now feel included so isnt upset anymore .

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