You are too good for him.

@ElicBxn (63235)
United States
November 20, 2010 9:57am CST
So, my brother has had a half dozen or so girl friends that I've met since he divorced. And I honestly thought all of them were too good for him. I don't know for sure about the new one, I've only met her once, but so far... The only gal he ever was with that he was too good for, he MARRIED! So, his last girlfriend, who became a family friend because she was there all thru mom's decline and now death, asked what I thought of her. I said I thought she was a good foil for him, because she's already talking back and I don't know how long she's going to put up with him. But I suspect that he will have a tougher time leaving her than the others, she's a cop... She'll probably only been around him a year or so - I'd be very surprised if she lasts longer. Because, she's probably too good for him too... So, can you say something this nice about your siblings?
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24 responses
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
21 Nov 10
Hi ElicBxn, Your brother seems happy to be sowing his wild oats again, without pressure of a wife. He is not yet serious about anyone but himself having a good time. When he is bore with this one or that one, he has no problems moving on to the next unsuspecting girl. They are too good for him, because he has the upper hand; he knows that he is not serious about the girl, but she is clueless and probably falls in love before he lower the boom on her heart and smashes it to pieces. Your brother maybe a nice guy, but not if you are dating him.
@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
21 Nov 10
I think he's a jerk myself, and that was before he did this latest jerk act
• United States
22 Nov 10
Hi ElicBxn, Let's not give up hope that he will turnout to be a good fellow one day. Where there is life there is hope.
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
15 Jan 11
he's going to be 60 this year! I doubt it!
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
28 Nov 10
I spent some time with my bro recently which is a rare thing. I've always sort of admired him, respected him and looked up to him even thought he's younger than me. I usually email him and he rarely gets back to me and when he does he makes silly comments about how much older than him I am...there are 4 years between us. I've let him know I'm bored with his comments and no longer find them amusing but he takes no notice. During his recent visits he gave me a ticking off for something I did wrong when I was 16. I could not believe the carp that was coming out of his mouth and he was angry. I was reminded of another time when I overheard him sharing an assumption he had with another sibling and he was so far off base it was just stupid. I've reached a conclusion that my brother is a moron and an idiot who doesn't have a clue and I don't even like him now. I have a sister who is a psychologist and we get on quite well but she is quite often patronising towards me. My other sister, the eldest of us is very controlling. So I guess the answer is No, I cannot say anything nice about my siblings, except the sister closest to me.
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
30 Nov 10
in case you can't tell, I'm insulting HIM
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
30 Nov 10
Oh, I got that...I was answering your final question..."Can you say anything nice about your siblings?" My answer...NO.
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@AmbiePam (85541)
• United States
22 Nov 10
Hey, a cop has to have some persistence, so who knows...
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
22 Nov 10
Well, she was already telling him that she does know how to drive when he was telling her... I don't know how long she'll put up with that
• United States
24 Dec 10
my bro's a good guy..but he's never found one i'd say was "too good" for him. he seems to have the prince charming problem where he meets these dregs and try to help them and improve their lives(treat them like ladies),and they promptly take advantage of him and take him for granted. however,they have to get past the "evil sister" (me) and if i see that happing,i will tell them where they better go. i do wish he'd find somebody that doesn't see him as a wallet tho... *sigh*
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
5 Jan 11
I do know what you mean, I have seen guys like that, but never met one willing to "rescue" me, probably because I didn't neeeeed rescuing. Those kinds really do seem to find the most pitiful example and are sad when they get used by them.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
21 Nov 10
I stay out of my siblings relationships! All three are married and I have no complaints about them! I did have complaints about my first brother-in-law but I never said anything until after my sister went through the divorce. I once told a friend he was making a bad mistake with the woman he was dating. He was not happy with me and she found out! I was in some hot water for awhile with my friend! I had to apologize to his girlfriend for me opening my mouth! It was not a fun thing to do but I did it! Never have I gone to anyone one I know and told them what I think about their gf/br or spouse ever again! I will in conversations with friends and families about what I think of so and so's bf/gf or spouse! As long as I don't do it to their face or to someone who will blab it out! I learned my lesson!
@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
22 Nov 10
and see, the bro's ex-wife told both my sister and myself that she didn't like our roommates - and you wonder why we didn't like her...
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Well, as I read this. It seems that your brother not contented one or more girls. But if he is responsible enough I think that relationship that he have at the moment will be last longer or a year longer... Have a nice day!
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
23 Nov 10
I think he's got jerk about down pat, and the kicker is it seems this new gal is sinking down to the level of the ex-wife!
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
24 Nov 10
I see. Thanks for the response friend. Have a great day!
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@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
20 Nov 10
Only about one, but I won't. She is just strange, but she is my sister. I am glad that at this time your brother has such a quality person in his life. My sister's ex husband, who was a jerk, ended up marrying a former military police. They are not always happy, but she manages him really well. He deserves it. LOL
@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
21 Nov 10
Honestly, I'm the weird one in the family all his girl friends, well since the divorce, have been all right. The first one wanted to get married and my bro was pretty sure he wasn't going to do that any time soon. She also had 3 out of control kids - but she was nice. He had another gal then that I really liked. He moved to Colorado and apparently had a couple of gals up there before the one I met, but one was extra nice. When he moved to town again, I think he dated a bit before getting the, now, ex-girl friend who we liked so much. Now he has another girlfriend, the cop, and I sure can understand why the ex is mad, since he didn't have the grace to tell her he was looking for a new girlfriend until he found one
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
7 Jan 11
I don't have close relationship with my brothers they don't seem like it if I talk to their girlfriend, wife etc they also never talk to me about my brothers maybe my brothers told them not to, I don't know LOL I don't think I can say anything (nice or not) about them then
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@cicisnana (772)
• United States
21 Nov 10
I try to stay out of my siblings relationships, seems to cause way too much trouble!
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
21 Nov 10
I do too, but its sad when we've, my sister, his daughter and I, have become such great friends with this one.
@vicereine (451)
• United States
21 Nov 10
Actually my brother and I had a rocky start when we were kids but now we are almost inseparable. He is always helping me out when I need something fixed in my house, he has helped me with my physical problems that I have and even went with me to emergency and stayed there all night with me and my mom. So I guess in my opinion I can't see one of his girlfriends that was too good for him, I think that he is too good for them. Most of the girls he dates are out to get something because he has a good job and he gives way too much when he is with someone. He is the type to rush in head first and do whatever the girls want and then gets dumped or cheated on. I don't know he has always had bad luck with girls but then again he doesn't really look for good girls he likes the wild ones and there in lies his problem. I think though that the one girl he has now has done him a world of good. She is very sweet, family oriented and gets along with all of us plus she doesn't mind him hanging around me and my mom all the time. In fact she comes along and has family outings with us and we get along like we have known each other forever. So I guess she is a perfect match for him at the moment. Hopefully this will be the one that he marries because I really get a long with her and he seems extra happy with her and that is what is important.
@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
5 Jan 11
it sounds like he might've found a winner, lets just hope he realizes it and doesn't go looking for another gal who he thinks he can rescue
• Portugal
21 Nov 10
i think that my sisters are both good girls. and i can say that my young sister is too good for her bf. she is very sweet and very caring and i dont think that her bf deserves her that much. i guess that there is no guy that is too good for my sister. she is a good person, and very caring so i dont think what a guy can want more. my sis is a great girl and deserves a great guy like her. and my other sister too.
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@aeiou78 (3445)
• Malaysia
21 Nov 10
Everything has been arranged by our God. We can meet someone but we can not request or ask for someone to marry with you. ha! ha! ha! I think this topic has been repeated many times in the discussion. The relationship in between girls and boys, men and women are very complicated. To avoid such complicated relationship in our life, many people prefer to become a Monk.
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
21 Nov 10
I didn't become a monk (or nun) but I chose to stay single, because I didn't meet a lot of guys I liked that much...
@calpro (930)
• India
20 Nov 10
Hi, About my brother we had very nice relation when we were kids. I think after becoming adults brother and sister share good relationship compared to two brothers. After my marriage we used to share good relation but later he got married and some how we have distanced. He lives with his family and I live with my family. Don't know exactly I think after he got married we became much more far to each other.
@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
21 Nov 10
as soon as we entered middle school, he didn't want ANYTHING to do with me - before that I considered him one of my best friends by the time he started trying to be "nice" to me, I had given up and because he's a bossy butt, I didn't want to take order from him any more. So, I also had a good relationship when we were kids, he blew it!
• United States
20 Nov 10
That is some good insight you have about the relationships of your brother. Being a brother or sister of someone sometimes makes you feel different about them. In the general public, much of the views toward your brother should be different. What he behaves like at home doesn't necessarily reflect what he'll be like to girlfriends. He might have a weakness in relationships, but some hard work and good lessons will help him succeed. I suspect that he should be getting better at them as he has had so many.
• Philippines
24 Nov 10
my brother and her wifey is a newly wed couple. they got married because he pregnated the girl. i don't know what's next to them. my sis-in-law is a good girl but still in doubt of what will happen to them next month that they will live together and share their good and bad attitudes. if they're really strong and have faith in God maybe they'll be together forever.
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
21 Nov 10
i am the same like you... it is good that you can become a neutral person and express your true feelings about your own brother without being biased... not many people will be able to do that... they will side with their own family members no matter how bad or wrong the person is... but not me... i will speak honestly about my own family members as well to an outsider if i have to without covering anything... for me, honesty is the best policy... take care and have a nice day...
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
20 Nov 10
I can't think of anything bad about my brother and sister, they're wonderful people. Of course, if you'd asked me when I was ten years old I would have had quite a different attitude! My family doesn't do well with marriage, though. My sister's been divorced twice, my brother should have divorced long ago (but a vow is a vow) and my oldest brother (now deceased) had a very rocky marriage. I've been divorced, too. So I guess that's our one big fault, choosing the wrong people. That's the only bad thing I can say about my sibs!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
20 Nov 10
The only sibling i had that i claimed was my sister & she was killed in a wreck in 1962. I have a worthless half brother that i do not claim.
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@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
21 Nov 10
Don't think I can say anything about either of my brothers - they are both preachers. My son is a different story. His divorce from the mother of his 2 sons was final back in July. He had moved out several months (nearly a year) previously. The cause of the split is a matter of "he says/she says". Anyway, he's bringing his girlfriend to our house for Thanksgiving dinner. It will be just the 4 of us, we hope. My husband is anxious that the ex might show up.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
21 Nov 10
Hi sweetie. At this point in time, i don't think i can say nice things about some of my siblings. As i am the youngest i have to learn my place. Yeah right, i am going to say that one of them should really get rid of her husband as he tend to get on my nerves. Not good for him, though. Hope that girl teaches your brother how to behave though. TATA.
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• China
21 Nov 10
I think that you should persuade your brother doing good to his girlfriend ,otherwise he will regret .
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