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⌈ Secret Post #3088 ⌋

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Re: Family Issues

[(Anonymous)]

Unfortunately, you've got to establish your boundaries and enforce them. Saying you don't want to listen and then listening just tells your mother and sister that you don't really mean it. Be gentle but very firm: I love you both, but being caught in the middle like this is very painful for me and I can't do it anymore. I don't insist you talk to each other, but you both should find someone else (hint hint therapy hint hint) to vent to about this."

And then if they start in on it, you need to nip it in the bud EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

"Mom, I really can't do this. Let's talk about something else."

"Sis, remember what I said about not wanting to get stuck in the middle? Let's talk about something else."

If they protest, leave the conversation. "I'm sorry but I have to go. Talk to you later, love you!"

You can't depend other people to enforce your boundaries for you. You have to do it yourself. If you don't, then yes it might be "easier" in the short term, but it only gets worse in the long run. Do it yourself, and do it for you.