Enh, I empathize. When I called my brother on his birthday, none of them could even be bothered to reach out an arm for the phone, so I only talked to him. They didn't call from the family reunion in VT, either, tho when I called there I had a lovely chat with both my aunt and my grandmother.
I realized that I get fed up when they call all the time and "make suggestions" that have nothing to do with any reality of my life. I also get fed up when they never bother to contact me. I felt a little silly, getting upset over both sides of the coin. Ultimately, I guess I'm just starting to realize that they're grownups just like me, and I have no control over them. All I can do is try to keep my head on straight.
I've tried the honest, "Hey psycho" thing, but it was a no go. They seem to like the dream world in which they live.
SO glad that Nuphy is doing better. He has been much on my mind.
And I'm really glad that you have bunj and E. nearby, and that they're sensible, fun family who are involved in your life. I think that's very cool.
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Date: 2003-08-13 03:37 pm (UTC)I realized that I get fed up when they call all the time and "make suggestions" that have nothing to do with any reality of my life. I also get fed up when they never bother to contact me. I felt a little silly, getting upset over both sides of the coin. Ultimately, I guess I'm just starting to realize that they're grownups just like me, and I have no control over them. All I can do is try to keep my head on straight.
I've tried the honest, "Hey psycho" thing, but it was a no go. They seem to like the dream world in which they live.
SO glad that Nuphy is doing better. He has been much on my mind.
And I'm really glad that you have