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[quote=Anonymous]DH has a sibling (John) who he was very close to while growing up, and even into adulthood. Then a crisis happened in the family, involving their parents, and the kids took different sides. A few years ago John was diagnosed with cancer, reached out to the family to let everyone know (for genetic testing) and DH exchanged a couple of texts with John and that was the end of it. Since then there's been no communication beyond a quick greeting at a family event.

Now it appears that John's cancer is back and it is terminal. DH hasn't heard directly from John or other family about this. I told DH that I thought he should contact John and let him know he was thinking of him, etc. DH got angry and said that it's John's fault they don't talk, that he's the one who doesn't care, that it's not his responsibility. I'm just afraid that John will die and DH will feel awful for not ever having a chance to say goodbye. There were so, so close. I've never been close to John and I've thought about messaging him, but I'm afraid that even if I do that then DH still wouldn't break his silence. And I don't want to create additional difficulties and pain for John.

Anyone been in a similar situation? Anything else can say to DH to convince him to stop being so stubborn? To being the better person?[/quote]

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