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My sister has daddy issues
My 25 year old sister always dates much older men! Her relationships are always dysfunctional and centered around money (that he has). My other sister and I are SO not like this.
Our childhood was close to perfect growing up. I have been pretty tolerant of her boyfriends but she's starting to become a bit of a brat as a result of all of the money the newest boyfriend has.
Do I speak up or continue to keep my mouth shut?
Re: My sister has daddy issues
You asked so - Keep your mouth shut.
You're not a trained psychologist, so you really don't know what her issues are. While you may feel your childhood "was close to perfect," you really don't know what childhood was like from her perspective, and it appears you haven't asked her.
If her boyfriends aren't harming anyone, who cares if they are older and richer? Having money isn't a crime, and neither is being older than your girlfriend. She seems to be the problem (bratty), not them.
Ditto.
double ditto
If your childhood was "close to perfect," then why on earth are you saying she has "daddy issues"?
Plus, who the hell are you to be "tolerant" of who she dates? She doesn't need your approval. Butt out.
Do you get to speak up to your sister about her offensive behaviour. Sure, but only as much as it affects you. ie, "I don't want to continue this conversation, I'll talk to you later." "Please don't whine to me about x, y and z, I'm not interested." "I told you I'm unable to pick you up. You seem pretty angry. I'll talk to you when you've calmed down."
Or whatever form her brattiness is taking.
Everything else is none of your business. Your sister is an adult and gets to live her own life.
Just stay out of it. It might be annoying to you, but you're not going to accomplish anything by speaking up.