I've planned to totally have it together for 2008. As in: I meant to treat my family properly, yet I've been worse than ever.
ie. my brother is twenty and has always been a late developer, however I find it hard to show him consideration.
HE WAS PLAYING THE SONG "BANANA PHONE" WHILE MOUTHING THE WORDS LIKE HE WAS SO ADORABLE AND I WAS DISGUSTED AND TOLD HIM HE'S TOO OLD TO THINK ANYONE WOULD FIND THAT TO BE CUTE.
I know I'm being a total bitch, so how can I keep calm and handle the situation in a positive way?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? triquetra answered Friday January 11 2008, 4:51 pm: I've got a friend like that, child in mind and very annoying (imagine him saying things like 'oggabogga' and inventing cities where he's either a God or King and he's 15). I find that it's very hard to keep my cool with him and have violent outburts if i contain it.
But to get around that, just think to yourself that one day, he'll eventually grow up to be more responsible, everybody does eventually (hopefully) and this is what i hope with my friend, even though it seems distant, i still have hope that he will learn how to be responsible and grow up.
WittyUsernameHere answered Monday January 7 2008, 4:28 am: Honestly.
The only reason you didnt find that cute is because you personally do not want to have sex with him.
Not that I'm saying this is a bad thing. Incest is still illegal most places.
I'm 23 and I just got kissed for singing banana phone at my girlfriend, so that is the only possible explanation for your severe hatred of his attempts to be adorable.
On a more serious note, you might want to think about the fact that you seem to need to put yourself above your brother in terms of maturity yet are apparently showing signs that you are anything but. Take a deep breath, and relax. Its ok to be goofy. [ WittyUsernameHere's advice column | Ask WittyUsernameHere A Question ]
carayotie answered Sunday January 6 2008, 7:35 pm: I think everyone is entitled to lose their cool once in a while so do not feel bad.
Just walk away and remind yourself that not commenting or getting involved is better than getting yourself angry.
Brandi_S answered Sunday January 6 2008, 7:31 pm: In a situation like that, try to respect your brother for being able to hold onto that kid at heart when so many can't.
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