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Sisters Old Friend

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wendieann · 04/04/2012 15:59

My sister use to be close friends with a lady, and she had introduced us. Due to my sisters drinking/abusive relationship, this lady and her parted ways.

I really liked this lady. We got along great as all gatherings she was there.

Would it be wrong if we started a closer friendship? We have alot in common. She thinks it would be a nice idea to go for supper/movie with her partner and mine.

I KNOW my sister would be pissed off as she is very immature... I can see her saying, "that was my friend first!"

As our litttle sister went out when a friend of hers, and there was a big fight over it... "that's my friend not yours" attitude. I told her I didn't agree with her getting so upset. I think she was more mad she wasn't part of the party/event they went to!

I think, you meet people through people, and just because it's family shouldn't mean you can't connect.

Have you ever stayed friends with a sister old girlfriend?

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RabidEasterEgg · 04/04/2012 16:05

I do not think there is any real reason why you and this lady should not be friends, Sadly it does sound like your sister is going to be childish about it though

izzyizin · 04/04/2012 16:15

You're lumbered with your sister but at least you can get to choose your friends.

Just because your sister might throw her toys out of the pram is not a reason to forego a friendship with someone whose company you enjoy.

If the situation was reversed, I'm sure she'd have no problem staying friends with one of your ex pals

rightchoice · 04/04/2012 19:23

You could spend your whole life trying to make her happy at the expense of your own happiness. It never works.

It would never be enough.

She would probably just move on to the next grudge.

The only way past this is for you to do what you would do 'if she were not your sister' and she will soon learn she cannot rule the roost for ever.

If she has a tantrum - so what. If you want to befriend someone do it. It is truly none of her buisness.

wendieann · 06/04/2012 22:33

your right... if my sister wants to be childish, and claim "that's my friend" then that is her choice... If I find a good friend, they she should be happy... JMHO... :roll eyes as if..

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