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My niece keeps invading my privacy!
My name is Rachel and I am 28 years old and I still live with my mom and share a room with my 16 year old niece. I live with my mom because the courts sat that I am unable to live on my own so my mom is my legal guardian even though I am 28 , so moving out is not an option. My problem is that my when I am changing my niece talks to her friends on her phone with her webcam an when I ask her to turn it off she says no because they can't see me , but it makes me feel really uncomfortable . What should I do ? Help!
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There are a few things you can try
1. when she is not on the phone explain to her you are uncomfortable changing while she is on the phone with the camera on. Ask her if she will take the phone into the hallway or the bathroom while you change. When you come into your room if she is on the phone tell I need to change now please leave the room.
2. If she does not leave the room or plain ignores you. Take the phone from her hand and tell her friend she will call back later. Tell your niece she will get the phone back after you finish changing.
While there may be reason for you mother to be your guardian you are still an adult and you niece has to give you the same respect she gives your mother. Just because you share a room does not mean she doesn't owe you the respect your do your age.
A third choice would be to take the matter to your mom. I think it would be better if you work it out between you and your niece. Your niece needs to see you as an adult not a roommate.
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Try talking to her when she is not on the phone & explain your concerns. Since mom is your guardian get her in on the conversation too. Since it really doesn't take all that long to get dressed, It shouldn't be a problem for her to wait to talk to her friends.
If all else fails, take your stuff into the bathroom & get dressed there.
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