Family ties

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I’ve got 2 aunts. Half sisters of my mum but treated as whole sisters. Both when growing up were taught to side with either their dad or mum and there were lots of arguments. One sister met her husband who was abusive very young and was in an abusive marriage for years until they divorced. The other sister has done very well for herself financially but has no children. I fell out with one aunt as she was always trying to prove things to me or put me down. At the same time or after I got in touch with my other aunt and found we have lots in common and get on. Both sisters haven’t spoken to each other for years. Now the aunt I fell out with gets annoyed if she heard I’m in touch with the other aunt and would prefer if I had no contact with her. A family friend told us she has no right to dictate who I’m in touch with.

Views? Has anyone else dealt with similar?

Whoever is gossiping to the aunt you don't like, and then telling you about it is shit stirring.

It's fine if someone is annoyed, adults can manage their emotions.

I'm related to a group of people who all hate each other and 'fall out' for decades. I think they're pathetic and laugh any time their dreary little feuds get brought up. Spend time with quality, interesting people.

Your family friend is right.

No one’s really gossiping but she sees things on Facebook. I just ignore this aunt to be fair. If she can’t grow up then that’s her look out. The other aunt doesn’t like her sister either but at least has moved on.