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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Title says it all. Before my brother met her, he would come over all the time, babysit for me, play with my daughters, take us to lunch, call at least two-three times a week, then he meets her, gets married, and bam, we never see him anymore. He only calls maybe once a week, never comes over, and doesn't bring his daughter over, claiming they are "too busy." The last two years have been so incredibly crushing losing this relationship. I have no relationship with my neice either- for they are always doing stuff with SIL's sisters. [b]She wants "boundaries", which my family thinks is outrageous. [/b]No one should have to call to see family.[/quote]

I think I see her problem with all of you. I'm on her side. [/quote]

+1.  [/quote]

+1,000,000 Boundaries are healthy. Have you ever dealt with any major life stressors? If you obsess so much over not getting free babysitting to get your hair done and the fact your bro ONLY calls once a week (the horrors), then I suspect you have too much time on your hands and not enough life experience. There are people out there dealing with things like cancer, death of a spouse, poverty, children with life threatening illnesses, paralysis...you get my drift. Have some perspective and be content with the time your brother does spend with you instead of ruminating about what he doesn't do. Maybe he will want to see you more if you manage your negative energy. Oh and the sister in law in a bystander. There were cracks in your relationship with your bro long before she came along.[/quote]

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