x2. the immaturity the wrongs apply to both parties. but what i feel is sometimes it might be because of how the brother asks TS for a favour. i'm sure if it were to be TS friends asking TS to pay the bills, things might turn out differently. you see we all have a pair of legs and pair of hands, so what makes TS brother so special as to order TS to pay the bills for him. because he's older?Originally posted by Slipshade:He's probably complaining about you too. But boys don't seem to complain too much about their siblings. They don't seem to have that habit.
I am curious about your age, because I think you have an attitude problem and so I'm wondering if it's due to teenage angst.
Your brother asked a favour of you. It's totally fine if you don't want to help him but why do you keep ignoring him? It's rude not to answer people.
Did you check the thermometer to see if he's telling the truth? I'd guess not.
In fact, you went on ignoring him. His anger at you is completely justified because not only were you being rude, you are being very disrespectful to him too.
You did not help him out of willingness but most probably out of fear so don't see it as a favour done for him. Your brother had paid for your help by enduring your unreasonable rudeness.
The way you responded to him when he mumbled something to you was very rude too. If he's sick, I'm not surprised that he's speaking softly. Or maybe he felt that you did him the favour afterall so he's trying to be nice by not shouting at you this time. You responded volatilely over something that was not his fault (it appears to me that you are venting your frustrations on him) so how do you expect him to react? Smile at you when he was being yelled at for no reason?
I don't see what's the big problem in paying the bills for him too. It's just a short trip. If it's not supposed to be your job, you could have reminded him of that nicely. Or take it up to your dad NICELY. NICE is the keyword here. It earns you points and allies. Nobody likes grouchy people.
Your brother is also taking the wrong attitude with you if he curses at you each time you refuse a trip. But remember that while he might not be some great guy, you don't have to stoop as low as he did. I don't see you being any better than your brother, honestly. You might not curse as much as he did but your overall attitude in this particular scenario shows that you are pretty immature. There are other options you could have used to handle the situation but you chose a bad way.
How long had he owed you the money? If it's only for a couple of weeks, WAIT. If it's been longer than a few weeks or so, speak to him about it, and be NICE. The issue of money can easily destroy any relationships, even kinship so please handle the money issue carefully.
If he's not going to return the money, you can take it up to your parents to try have them nudge him for the money.
Once again, keyword is NICE.
Overall, you need to grow up a little.
I agree. 16 years old do not mean maturity. Most guys generally mature later than 16. I think most brothers act that way anyway and I'm more inclined to correcting TS's behaviour so that she can handle the situation better. Afterall, at her brother's age and her age, it is not very likely that any reasoning will change her brother's mindset.Originally posted by Chris1988:x2. the immaturity the wrongs apply to both parties. but what i feel is sometimes it might be because of how the brother asks TS for a favour. i'm sure if it were to be TS friends asking TS to pay the bills, things might turn out differently. you see we all have a pair of legs and pair of hands, so what makes TS brother so special as to order TS to pay the bills for him. because he's older?
but all in all, if he's really sick (at that point of time), ignore the above statement.
Yes. Things get better as both siblings mature. It's in fact normal that siblings fight when they were young. My brother and I used to fight all the time too but now we are getting along better than we ever did.Originally posted by popmynutsy:my bro is the best. last time we used to fight alot. but when u grow older, ur relationship with ur siblings will be better cause u tend to be more mature. now u see my bro, damn take care of me. if i tio any problem, just 1 call away and he will be here.
damn, i love my bro.![]()
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