Posted by Dinah on January 10, 2008, at 9:07:01
In reply to Re: Thanks for everyone's input » annierose, posted by Dinah on January 9, 2008, at 21:42:01
You know, after reading Daisy's post, I think I'm being oversimplistic.
I'm so emotionally detached from my brother that it's easy for me to set boundaries and yet be warm with him if he wishes to be friendly. Because no matter what, there are no deep complex feelings. The only time he can really press my buttons is by making me feel guilty or obligated about something I really practically can't help. I get very upset to be put in that position.
So I imagine our situations are different, since I doubt many people are quite so detached from their siblings.
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