Long story short:
I have a cousin who does not currently admit to being mentally unstable, but has a long history of psychological issues. I have always tried to be there for her, because she doesn’t have anyone. However, over and over again I get burned.
Last year, I married a wonderful, charming man. At the time, my cousin would send me e-mails asking “how long will it be until the divorce” and saying “I know you think I’m going to steal your man away.” This was absurd, so I ignored it and we lost contact.
I am now pregnant and my cousin and I recently resumed correspondence. Everything was okay until yesterday when she sent me a crazy e-mail saying I am “very competitive” with her. She also wrote that “I feel like if I look at your husband, you are thinking I am attracted to him and are afraid that he and I will eventually end up together.” I don't know where this is coming from. My husband doesn't know her.
Should I be scared?
2007-10-18 04:29:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It seems to me as though your cousin is in need of psyciatric help from a mental health professional, I hope she gets it. while I suggest you be concerned, I wouldn't go as far as being scared if I were you.
2007-10-18 05:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your and your husbands peace of mind you may just let the contact with your cousin go to sleep instead of reviving it. And now that you also have a bay to consider, is that a person you would really want in your life?
2007-10-18 04:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by petra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No don't be scared. If you and your hubby have a good relationship it shouldn't be a problem...however she does sound like someone that you may want to limit contact with, being PG stirs up alot of emotions etc...and you should have positive people who will be encouraging to you not saying things that hurt you or bring you down.
2007-10-18 05:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds very jealous of your life, just because she is your cousin doesn't mean that you need her in your life.A true friend/cousin wouldn't tell you things that would hurt your feelings for no apparent reason.Exclude her from your like.
2007-10-18 04:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by LILAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think for your sanity and for the safety of your family you are best stopping all contact with your cousin it really is not worth all the trouble she is likely to cause
2007-10-18 04:47:35 · answer #5 · answered by donnajaneindigo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds like she is sick and maybe in need of a therapist...
2007-10-18 05:01:58 · answer #6 · answered by Analyst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋