Ugh, my sister
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Anonymous
| She just got to her home after being away a few days. Some of the lights aren't working, apparently. Rather than check out the fuse box to see what's going on and maybe, I don't know, solve the problem, she's getting in her car and driving 40 minutes to my house to spend the night. I don't mind her staying here for a night, but I just think it's weird to be so anxious that she can't deal with something so small. Ugh. Just venting. |
Anonymous
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I know you are venting, but it sounds nice to have a sister so close!
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Anonymous
Lol! I admire your ability to look on the bright side of things  .
Yes, she can be helpful to have nearby, but I find our relationship is better when things aren't too close. It can be challenging at times. |
Anonymous
| Did you offer to go there and check the fuse box? I would do that. |
Anonymous
| Some people just aren't handy with such things. Sounds like she needs a handyman she can call for the little stuff, not you. |
Anonymous
| OP, I will gladly trade you your unhandy, slightly anxious sibling, for my manipulative, lying one with anger problems. |
Anonymous
| Has she had to do things for herself or is this learned dependence. I find I am very independent when I have to rely on just me. |
Anonymous
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Does she know to check the breaker box?
How old is she? Does she own the home? |
Anonymous
| Maybe she doesn't want to spent the night alone in a house without working lights. I'm glad you can do that for her. She'll probably deal with it tomorrow. |
Anonymous
| Maybe she's afraid that someone broke into her place while she was away? |
Anonymous
| Or maybe she just wants to stay close to her brother. |
Anonymous
| OP, are you a guy? Is she used to men handling this kind of stuff? Or just not her? |
Anonymous
+1. Kindness is rarely wasted. |
Anonymous
Or my sister who spends most of her time asking me "what I do for myself" and the rest of the time telling me what she does for herself. I'd love to have a sister who was willing to drive over and spend time with me. |
Anonymous
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My sister got knocked up by a mentally unstable man-child she barely knew and instead of getting away from him while she could, she MOVED IN WITH HIM and they are now starting a custody battle over a 2 week old child 1000 miles away from her family.
I'll trade you your problem for mine, OP. |