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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Be glad you are not in his place. Your parents' sound like enabling narcissists. My parents are the same way and my sister is only slightly better than your brother. You got out, OP. [b]You won. Be happy. That is the prize. Now stop expecting them to be functional and go live your life.[/b] I get that it's hard because I've been there, but you're waisting your time. [/quote]
OP, what you really need to worry about is what will happen when your parents need care (do they have the money?) or when they die (will brother inherit enough to support his lifestyle?) You have to make sure and make it clear that you will not be supporting them or him. Beyond that, above is exactly right.

One of my siblings is lightly moochy (works, etc, but for birthdays I get, say, a t-shirt and sibling gets a major kitchen appliance). The best thing for my mental health has been to say "it's their money" but that they need to be sure they'll have enough to cover any significant needs as they age.[/quote]

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