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I’m struggling

I have a friend whom the family does not like to have hang around because he shows up when my family is in town and right before dinner time. It’s odd. I agree. He’s also a little special. As in how does he not understand that he’s not invited to dinner?

I’m usually loyal to people who love me. He knows this. But it makes my family feel awkward. I’m not sure what to do. I feel stupid. I care for him but my sister does not. Which is ironic. She calls him an opportunistic person. Ultimately, I believe he just want fee as if he is part of a family. Truly I’m torn because Christmas is about welcoming those who have no where to go metaphorically speaking.

If you are a compassionate soul, please help me.
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trust your family. i say this because of this:
I’m usually loyal to people who love me. He knows this. But it makes my family feel awkward.
Sometimes we overlook things bc we want to feel good. but only you know how u truly feel. it could be that he is just lonely & has nowhere else to go...

you owe him nothing. if u make some boundaries & he lashes out at you. then you'll know if he's really around for you, & spending time with ur family, or just your food.
Mindful · 56-60, F
@Mindful wish u luck happy new year
Mindful · 56-60, F
@lovelywarpedlemon my sister did point something out, except that she’s wrong because he’s a giver not a taker. I truly believe he is 1) in love with my family because my grandmother and dad were like a family to him but my father is gone now