I only have an older brother. When I want to know about my parents’ pasts through a female, I go to Dad’s niece Terry and Mom’s niece Elizabeth (they’re my oldest cousins) as well as their mothers and my other aunts.
Moms don’t always get the rundown of what their kids have been up to (I’m 52 and there are STILL things from 30+ years ago I don’t tell my own mom), but siblings often do. The trick is to balance telling them what you do and making sure they don’t spill it to Mom and/or Dad if you piss ’em off later.
“…knowing they will be uninterrupted.” I hadn’t thought of that, but wow did that make me stop and think a moment—you’re right, and thank you! (Still keeping my own dishwasher too.)
Phil, if she’s still willing to stick around and continue dating you after hearing all the “objective” stories regarding you and your past from your sister then, as I said yesterday . . . for the love of God, man, don’t hesitate another minute and let her get away. Hurry up, marry her and don’t ever look back!!!!!
Templo S.U.D. over 12 years ago
I only have an older brother. When I want to know about my parents’ pasts through a female, I go to Dad’s niece Terry and Mom’s niece Elizabeth (they’re my oldest cousins) as well as their mothers and my other aunts.
yankeetexan over 12 years ago
siblings are usually more objective & a little more honest than a parent is. Sorry mom<3
marvee over 12 years ago
Mom probably doesn’t know a lot of stuff that went on or would put it in the best possible light.
Guilty Bystander over 12 years ago
Moms don’t always get the rundown of what their kids have been up to (I’m 52 and there are STILL things from 30+ years ago I don’t tell my own mom), but siblings often do. The trick is to balance telling them what you do and making sure they don’t spill it to Mom and/or Dad if you piss ’em off later.
runar over 12 years ago
A sister’s objective: make her brother seem like the worst piece of scum in the world and make him miserable.
LV1951 over 12 years ago
Mom’s don’t usually know everything about their children. Plus, depending if Mom like the girlfriend or not probably sways what Mom would tell her!
amaryllis2 Premium Member over 12 years ago
“…knowing they will be uninterrupted.” I hadn’t thought of that, but wow did that make me stop and think a moment—you’re right, and thank you! (Still keeping my own dishwasher too.)
Gretchen's Mom over 12 years ago
Phil, if she’s still willing to stick around and continue dating you after hearing all the “objective” stories regarding you and your past from your sister then, as I said yesterday . . . for the love of God, man, don’t hesitate another minute and let her get away. Hurry up, marry her and don’t ever look back!!!!!
iced tea over 12 years ago
It’s true that older siblings enjoy running their younger siblings down. But I take it, Ellie’s telling Georgia the “cute” things Phil did.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 12 years ago
Maybe she should go next door and ask Connie.