GuySimple Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I need to vent here and maybe get some advice on how to deal with this issue or at least my feelings on this issue. Tonight I phoned my mother to say hi and see how she was doing. Like most dutiful sons who live 3500 miles away from home I call every Sunday to see how she is doing and get the latest on family. We chatted for a while as usual and I asked her if she had anything planned for my older brothers 50th birthday. She say's "50, he's not 50 is he? Well I won't be me I can't plan anything". She then proceeded to tell me about my other brother and how he just bought a $50,000 4X4 and has paid off his house. Now normally I guess this would be reason to rejoice but I am in the middle of a fairly costly divorce, living in an apartment and just barely making ends meet on credit cards for living expenses. My brother (the one turning 50) has had some financial problems lately which are causing some significant and well known strains on his marriage. So, am I just being sour or was her comments a bit ill timed? Link to post Share on other sites
jerbear Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Your mom is being a mom helping you catch up with family members and matters. It seems like you parents may have compared you two. It is known that sometimes younger siblings do compete with older siblings. I do not think she is being insensitive. Did she compare you two when you were younger? Link to post Share on other sites
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