Brother

[Trickythetiger]

So I've never really gotten along well with my brother. I'm 17 and he's 19, and I'd thought by now maybe we could actually bond.

But no. Whenever I just try and talk to him, "Go away," or "Noooooo," and sometimes he just swears at me when I ask a simple question. Sometimes I ask if he wants to hang out or something and its the same thing.

The thing I noticed was whenever he wanted to hang out with me. It had to be through video games. He only hangs out with me if it's gaming.

Any advice?

[Microcosm]

Trickythetiger,

I have never personally experienced this problem, but I think it's best just to leave him be. He might be going through a phase of thinking he's too good for everyone, but that judgement would depend on his age and the type of person he is.

But yeah, I'd just leave him be until he decides to come to his senses.

[ClaraWho]

If he doesn't want to have a lovely little sister and friend for life, then his loss. Just give up on him unless he comes around and makes the effort first. You don't deserve that kind of treatment and he isn't even being civil. Try to give up on him if possible, or push and risk a fight finding out what his problem is. Depends how much you care I 'spose.

~ Clara

[PsychoticReality]

Hello,

Most siblings are like this, I can tell you from personal experience that my brother and I have a similar 'bond'. I am 17 and he is, I believe, 22. Although he does this there are times when I do need him and he will be there, it's normal for the eldest sibling to look out but they are usually overly-protective but from the sidelines- trust me.

If you really want to build a noticeable friendship with him, try ask him if everything is okay and maybe hint every now and then that you are there for him if ever he needs you. It's nice to have a sibling bond, and if he doesn't want that- then it's his loss.

<3

[SethfromMI]

Hello,

Most siblings are like this, I can tell you from personal experience that my brother and I have a similar 'bond'. I am 17 and he is, I believe, 22. Although he does this there are times when I do need him and he will be there, it's normal for the eldest sibling to look out but they are usually overly-protective but from the sidelines- trust me.

If you really want to build a noticeable friendship with him, try ask him if everything is okay and maybe hint every now and then that you are there for him if ever he needs you. It's nice to have a sibling bond, and if he doesn't want that- then it's his loss.

<3
this is very true for a lot of siblings. unfortunately , you cant force him to have bond with you . he will have to make up his mind for himself

[Body odah Man]

I agree with the posters. He'll need to choose to accept your overtures on his own

[Trickythetiger]

Thank you all for the advice, I'll be sure to try all the options listed out. [emoji18]