Monday, April 20, 2009

Am I being too sensitive about my sister's reaction?

My cousin lost her father (aunt%26#039;s ex) to cancer last week. While my extended family was not fans of his (alcohol, abuse, cheating) they recognised the importance of being there for my cousin.





After seeing my sister at her house for a few minutes, I was waiting for my cousin to finish speaking with someone. I made a quick phone call to my sister to talk with her about sending flowers to the funeral home.





I knew the arrangements my cousin had made since I had assisted her with them. I thought a cross for the table that would hold the photos would be a better choice.





When I asked my sister %26quot;About the flowers for the funeral%26quot; she interupted and said %26quot;NO%26quot;. %26quot;What?%26quot; I was surprised at her violent reaction. %26quot;It would just be you and me sending them and I%26#039;m not interested!%26quot; she said. She quickly hung up and I was left shocked.





I have worried for years about my sister%26#039;s self involvement and self centeredness. Yet I keep being surprised each time.
Am I being too sensitive about my sister%26#039;s reaction?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersSounds like a difficult situation with a lot of emotions involved. Try taking a step back and reviewing your relationship with your sister. Because there is so much conflict (her fault) try distancing yourself from her. Also, remember that you make your family proud when you deal with her in a mature way.
Reply:It may not be that at all but some other reason she has,I would honor her request and not worry about it,if you need to send flowers they aren%26#039;t that expensive,I am sure your aunt would appreciate your genersousy.
Reply:everyone is different, maybe she shows them how she feels in different ways than yours but they are no less important, so just let it go and don%26#039;t count on her for anything just do things on your own, gosh you are old enough to have known this certainlyskin disease

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