Is it common sibling to feel threatened by a new relationship?
I've been dating my current girlfriend for 3 months and my sister is starting to show some toxic behaviour and so dead set against my happiness.
36-40, M
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GohantheThird · M
Yes. Part of it is that they want to protect you from someone who could hurt you, part of it is that they want whats best for you and want to make sure your girl fits the bill. Mostly though they feel threatened by change in dynamics and don't want to deal with your parents making up new rules because of your girlfriend. If they're older (or act like they're older), they're not going to like to have to deal with massive changes or being knocked down in the food chain. Understandable of course, just annoying af.
My advice: talk to your sister. Let her know you still value her and love her as much as a brother can. If mom and dad demand too much of her, tell them that it's not necessary and you can work something out.
My advice: talk to your sister. Let her know you still value her and love her as much as a brother can. If mom and dad demand too much of her, tell them that it's not necessary and you can work something out.