How do you manage family members that are very different from you?

My sister is a corporate director, I’m a hippie/bohemian/artist/poet type. I have to spend a lot of time with her and it’s really hard. I don’t get her world, should I be trying harder to understand?

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LadyGrace

Tried that. It doesn't work. They don't change. They can't see how they act I don't think, but then when I think about it again, I can see she's just stubborn, selfish, and a manipulator. She always has to be in control. My sister lives in another state, pretty far away. I love her dearly but I quit trying to get along with her. That is, I just let her do her thing and try not to upset her. I always wanted a brother, but that didn't happen.

sirenofthesea · F

Yea my sister is like that extremely bossy and controlling, I’m luckily very laid back and try to ignore it, but it does wear me out. When I’m with her she is always telling me what to do, The need to coordinate and tell everyone what to do at work is always extended to home life. I accept though that she is naturally this way, and sometimes encourage her leadership skills at work @LadyGrace