Kitty (hibernating)
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Ugh! Sorry for the length.
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I had gotten used to it just being my dad and I here, which was actually quite nice, considering our family history, but now, well, my sister and her boyfriend moved in. The house (five bedrooms) has plenty of space, and it's almost nice to have her around, sometimes - I guess, but she's getting on my last nerve and I don't know how to approach the situation without her taking offense.
The little things I've been able to just push aside, like her coming into the kitchen and re-arranging everything in the cupboards. They were already organized nicely, she just thought her way was, "better." I squeezed out a nod and just left the situation. That sort of thing continued with the dining room furniture, the kitchen table placement, and she took my spot in the driveway. All of this annoys me, but I'm not too concerned about them, they are just what started it.
I was worried about the amount of animals she was bringing, two lizards (large ones!), two dogs, a few birds, a ferret, and fish. Other than most of them smelling like sh;t, I have a cat and her 8 week old kittens. They stay in my bedroom and bath for now, but her dog, Tasha, chased my other cat, Tommy, all around the house. Wait until my kittens are ready to explore our house, that's going to be stressful. Sigh.
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Her pets were enough to take on, now the real animals are the people her boyfriend, Tim, brings around. They are gross and rude, and they make a mess in the kitchen and are too lazy to clean up. They are loud, even after I ask them to please keep it quiet, especially at night.
I've complained to my dad, but he's just as cautious when approaching my sister. Jen has always gotten what she's wanted, spoiled brat, and I guess I'm guilty of spoiling her, even though she's a couple years older, weird. Well, his friends are her friends, so telling her that they need to calm down or not come here at all, will cause tension between us, which I don't need.
How can I tell her my feelings about his friends, without them taking offense? Am I out of line? If I should just keep my mouth shut, please say so. If you think I'm being a wimp, I agree..
Thanks.
Skip down to the ** if you don't want to read the whole thing.
I had gotten used to it just being my dad and I here, which was actually quite nice, considering our family history, but now, well, my sister and her boyfriend moved in. The house (five bedrooms) has plenty of space, and it's almost nice to have her around, sometimes - I guess, but she's getting on my last nerve and I don't know how to approach the situation without her taking offense.
The little things I've been able to just push aside, like her coming into the kitchen and re-arranging everything in the cupboards. They were already organized nicely, she just thought her way was, "better." I squeezed out a nod and just left the situation. That sort of thing continued with the dining room furniture, the kitchen table placement, and she took my spot in the driveway. All of this annoys me, but I'm not too concerned about them, they are just what started it.
I was worried about the amount of animals she was bringing, two lizards (large ones!), two dogs, a few birds, a ferret, and fish. Other than most of them smelling like sh;t, I have a cat and her 8 week old kittens. They stay in my bedroom and bath for now, but her dog, Tasha, chased my other cat, Tommy, all around the house. Wait until my kittens are ready to explore our house, that's going to be stressful. Sigh.
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Her pets were enough to take on, now the real animals are the people her boyfriend, Tim, brings around. They are gross and rude, and they make a mess in the kitchen and are too lazy to clean up. They are loud, even after I ask them to please keep it quiet, especially at night.
I've complained to my dad, but he's just as cautious when approaching my sister. Jen has always gotten what she's wanted, spoiled brat, and I guess I'm guilty of spoiling her, even though she's a couple years older, weird. Well, his friends are her friends, so telling her that they need to calm down or not come here at all, will cause tension between us, which I don't need.
How can I tell her my feelings about his friends, without them taking offense? Am I out of line? If I should just keep my mouth shut, please say so. If you think I'm being a wimp, I agree..
Thanks.