I received an email from a friend who forwarded an email from my brother. It seems he wants to reconnect; I don't know why. We haven't spoken or seen each other in 30 years. I'm not sure how I feel about it -- I'm leaning toward "not good."
How would you handle this?
2006-10-05 17:31:09 · 6 answers · asked by AJ H 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
30 years is a long time, unless you were both really young at the time - you are both getting older. perhaps he is older, wiser and would like to make amends. email seems like a safe way to contact to see how it goes and if you decide, you can meet. it's really only your choice, but i would lean towards 'give it a try ' good luck
2006-10-05 19:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by sunirose2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on why you two stopped talking. Follow your heart... If you are not sure, you can also talk to him for a while through an email address (so he wouldn't have your telephone/address) to see if this is a relationship you want to pursue. If not, then you can either tell him directly that this is not something you want to pursue or stop responding to his emails. Remember it is your life and no one says that you have to have family members in it just because they are "family".
2006-10-05 17:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by bc_grl68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go for it, he's your brother and he is taking the first step...how could it get worse....you are already not talking. Maybe his is sick or something and wants to make amends before its too late...you never know. You have both matured and maybe the issue that you were disagreeing about no longer exists! Please just give it a chance...it nothing has changed you can just go back to not talking, but what if it has changed for the better!
2006-10-05 17:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by cadodevine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU GOTTA DO IT. Like it or not, if he is your blood brother, you have to see him.
Many times we only get curious after someone has passed away, when it is too late to chat or exchange experiences.
Set your boundaries beforehand if it's that kind of relationship, then test the water.
GOOD LUCK
2006-10-05 17:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you dont want to lose your brother forever. connect with him,,,,,if he did nothing to hurt you, there should be nothing wrong with the reconnection. family is always family.
2006-10-05 17:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by goldie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your instincts.
2006-10-05 17:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋