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[quote=Anonymous]My brother is pretty difficult.  I realize that as his sister I may see him differently than others, but my view is that he's difficult to get along with.  He also fails to understand usual social norms and politeness.  A few months ago, I raised an issue with him in as delicate a way as possible explaining very politely how his actions impact me.  (Normally I and everyone else in his life do not raise these things with him and instead tiptoe around him).  His response was first "you are too sensitive" and then "fuck off you bitch, don't ever contact me again."

Yeah, not normal behavior, I know.  My dad who recently heard about this said, "sometimes people say things they don't mean in the heat of the moment".  What?!  Does anyone think this is normal behavior?  And even if you do, wouldn't you apologize afterwards?

Anyway, I dropped the matter and any and all contact with him after this.  Subsequently he told my parents and said that he expected it to all blow over.  If that's the case, he needs to reach out to me, doesn't he?

This is coming to a head because I will shortly be traveling to see my parents and my brother lives nearby.  I have been so upset about this and wonder if our kids will ever have a relationship while my brother continues to need to grow up.  (BTW, he's in his mid-30s).  Because my parents are now aware of this they said that "we" need to sort it out. I don't understand how I can do this when I've been told never to contact him again.  Surely the ball is in his court.  What would you do?[/quote]

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