My dear sis (also my best bud although we're not in each others pockets) is splitting up with her dp of 8 years whom I also adore. We've shared family holidays- they have 2 dc, us 1- social stuff etc all through this time.
I've tried to keep an even view of stuff as it's not my place to judge and I know that she needs a shoulder to cry on. I've partially succeeded. Have let her know that I'm here for her and that whatever the outcome of their situation I love her lots.
However I can't deny I have my own opinions on the subject and believe my sis is treating my BIL sooo shabbily. This is all bubbling under the surface when we talk and is getting harder and harder for me to rein in.
Tried talking to her a bit about it earlier, but got the message loud and clear that she doesn't want to hear any thoughts on the subject of their break up unless they are in support of her point of view. I have said that people are allowed to have different opinions on stuff, it doesn't mean that they don't like or love the person they are talking to. She disagrees and thinks that people (i.e. me) aren't allowed to view their thoughts on a subject (i.e. their split) if they don't agree with what that person is doing.
So basically I can't talk about it to her now unless I am going to be a silent listener, someone to say "ah" and "oh dear" at the right points. In effect, we are just not going to be able to talk about it at all. Which is ridiculous.
But on the other hand, I do know that my opinions on stuff aren't really important in the big scheme of things. So why should I be worried if she doesn't want to hear my point of view?
Am really upset about all of it, I can see her not talking to me again for ages now.(she does know how to carry a grudge does my sis and is a bit of an ostrich, i.e. wont deal with issues head on but just ignore them which is the reason they are splitting up to boot). Even though we left the conversation with me saying (and meaning) "you're right my thoughts on it aren't important", then both "saying speak later love you" etc. Not even sure what it is that's winding me up about it all so much. Am I being selfish in wanting her to listen to me (me me me me me!)
Honest thoughts please, I am not concerned about people having opinions different from mine (unlike my sis)
Aaaargh my head might pop