So yesterday I had a blazing argument with my sister, do we really need to speak to all of our sisters and brothers?

May 19, 2017 6:17pm CST
This argument has been a long time coming, a bit of the dripping tap approach and I am feeling the need to avoid family toxic relationships. But should we make every effort to repair the damage?, or just move on and avoid each other?
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Larry Price
@sputnik8 (690)
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20 May 17
Family is family and as much as possible there must be a good and harmonious relationship between and among the member of the family.. Argument is normal and part of any relationship. All is not lost if you have the time to have a sincere and honest talk to mend everything.
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Jane Quin
@musicianu (24)
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20 May 17
Thanks for this Larry, I am just not sure that being family gives anyone the right to behave badly? As always I am right and my sister is wrong!!!
rebelann1949
@rebelann (111159)
• El Paso, Texas
19 May 17
When attempts to repair are one sided then it might be best to simply divorce them, I've had to do that and now I have no stress. Took me years to get past the denial and see the true colors.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111159)
• El Paso, Texas
20 May 17
Thank you @musicianu
Jane Quin
@musicianu (24)
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20 May 17
Lovely comment Rebelann, I agree putting up with toxic relationships cannot be the best way forward.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
20 May 17
I think it should. You are family. I don't mind if you have arguments with the relatives. A family is far more important.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
20 May 17
@musicianu No problem and thank you for liking my username. Are you from the Philippines?
Jane Quin
@musicianu (24)
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20 May 17
Many thanks Shavkat, great user name by the way.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (36431)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 May 17
I have 1 sister and we have a good relationship. It is certain close relatives that we no longer talk to due to a falling out. It is my Mom's brother (my Uncle) and his kids (my Cousins). It is sad that it happened but my Uncle brought the whole thing on himself.
TT
@atoz1to10 (6781)
• Australia
19 May 17
That's what I have done.... I move on and avoid my siblings if we have something going on. They are your siblings after all... and to make it easier for you and your siblings to face one another later on, don't say anything at all...
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Jane Quin
@musicianu (24)
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20 May 17
Great advice, so difficult to not say anything, thank you
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TT
@atoz1to10 (6781)
• Australia
20 May 17
@musicianu You have to learn. I don't like confrontation so when my sister/brother upsets me, I will not say anything at all...and I'm sure she/he will know... When siblings are fighting, parents will be very sad therefore...think of your parents.
Little Bard
@LittleBard (121)
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20 May 17
Honestly, I think it depends on the fight. If it was something that will continue to strain you daily, back away. If it's just a strong difference of opinion, I'd try to get past it.
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Jane Quin
@musicianu (24)
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20 May 17
Thanks Little Bard.
praveenkumar06
@praveenkumar06 (4077)
• Hyderabad, India
20 May 17
It common in all family member , i had at small issue with my brother just stop talk for some thing till he realize his mistake , just wait for time to get settle up ,