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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My very general question is in the subject line. I am wondering if others can feel like they’re content or content enough with that kind of a sibling relationship, where the relationship is characterized by a sibling only reaching out for favors, information, answers for questions, hookups for different opportunities. I myself can’t find contentment in this, and wonder if that’s too harsh or appropriate. [/quote]

For me I was fine just seeing eachother at family events and I pit up with the reaching our for favors. I don't mind sharing info. As my life got more stressful and I put boundaries on the asking for favors I was shocked at how entitled sibling and unappreciative sibling was, especially since we were never close. I felt used. As I found myself stuck with the worst of the parent caregiving tasks and no empathy of support from sibling I decided the relationship is nothing but a burden. I am polite and distant and fine with seeing eachother at events, but will not have a relationship beyond that. It's all take, take take. She takes favors from her parents and handouts. She took from me until I set limits. There was nothing reciprocal or enjoyable and the rare time she did anything remotely kind she felt you owed her. Ick.[/quote]

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