My brother is into Runescape, Pokemon, and Yugioh. I'm not. He is constantly bothering me to tell me he got a new iron 40% level 67 monster or something, and no matter what I do, he doesn't seem to get that I don't care. Help PLEZZZZ!!!!
2006-06-08 12:18:42 · 20 answers · asked by mattiebouge 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You need to stop and listen to him even if you don't care! To him when he gets high scores it's an accomplishment and he needs to share that so he has some self esteem. If you just bought a kickin' pair of shoes I'm sure you would want to share that with anyone within 2 feet of you! Please don't hurt his feelings by ignoring him. Someday in the future even though you don't know it yet you are going to need each other. I have seen your situation many times before. Take my advice for a happy sibling ending!
2006-06-08 12:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the very same issue with my own sister when we were kids (29 here). Looking back I can see that it was my own immaturity that made me feel so annoyed with her constantly 'bugging' me. See, just because you've grown beyond you little bro's interests, and are more 'mature' than he is, his interests are no less vaild than your own. It IS possible to be friends with someone who is into differesnt stuff than you are. It doesn't really matter that you're not into pokemon and runescape, but it does matter that you're interested in HIM...cause he's your brother and he'll be your brother forever. I'm not interested in stuffed animals and my 5 year old is obssessed. I show interest in HER interest to show her I care. She's my buddy -- and she's way cool for a kid. Just like I'm sure you are, and your brother is. It's ok to ask for space to do your own thing. But be sensitive and mature in how you ask, and let him know that he's a great little guy in your eyes. Life is short, and our loved ones aren't guaranteed to be there forever. Be a cool big brother; I guarantee you wont regret it...and your brother will be grateful for it when you guys are adult brothers, and have a close friendship because of the effort that you are making now.
I was a lousy big sister, and now I hardly know my little sis. That's not right!! You can choose differently :-)
2006-06-08 14:04:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever considered that you might be his only friend? Follow him around a few days. Watch him, I think you'll find that no one listens to him. Imagine being him for a day. I totally understand, because my son is the same way, but I tell myself, when I was little, no one listened to me. Then I feel better because I can put myself in his shoes and really read him well. Kids are adults in little bodies. Try taking him out to McDonald's to meet other kids his age. If he meets anyone, talk to his parents about bringing him over to hang out with your brother. If he still bothers you, then maybe he just loves you to much. Maybe you are just his best friend?
PS> You can also talk to him and tell him about stuff you like. You never know, he might end up liking your stuff. My nephew likes to hang out with me and paint. My daughter and I watch Iniyashu and Sailor Moon, and my son and I play Tomb Raider together, and in turn play Sonic with him. It's fun!I And....in turn I have kids all around me begging to help me with chores P:) Ha!
2006-06-08 12:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by Arena 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds silly, but... get a poster board make him a chart and keep some stupid kinda stickers around and when he bugs ya to tell you he made a new level... give him a sticker for his board. Not only will you make him feel good, but he wont bug ya for long, he will be marking up his board. And you will come out looking and smelling like a Rose!!!! (Especially in your parents Eyes!! LOL)
2006-06-08 12:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no way to stop it trust me my brother just turned 14 and he still does it. the topics just change. i know it feels annoying but think of it this way. he loves you and this is his way of envolving you in his life. He tells you all the stuff he is proud of so you will be proud of him. the simplest way to keep it to a min. is when he starts telling you about a new level in a game. very nicley tell him "thats great" and say you are in the middle of something and to talk to you later. He will forget all about by the time you are done.
2006-06-08 12:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by tropiccountrygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find something that really interests you and try to get him to take an interest with you. This way you get the satisfaction of mentoring your little brother which is good for your sibling relationship. Good luck friend.
2006-06-08 12:24:25 · answer #6 · answered by D. Bronco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably looks up to you and wants to share these things with you that are important to him. It wouldn't kill you to act like you are interested just for a few minutes to make him feel better.
2006-06-08 12:26:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell him u dont care and move on or just ignore the twerp my lil bro is just like that with yugioh and pokemon and a bunch of other crap
2006-06-08 12:23:09 · answer #8 · answered by musicchick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you brother loves you enough to share the events of his life with you. maybe if you were wise enough to listen, you might find something you two have in common. one day you will grow up and move apart. these will be your happy memories.
2006-06-08 12:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by Ms Berry Picker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to humour my lil brother and pretend that I cared. Have you given that a try?
2006-06-08 12:21:28 · answer #10 · answered by Frogodo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋