It’s funny how you see a picture and it brings memories for you. This one is just such a picture for me. It’s not such a happy memory either. You see, I have a sister which I never get to talk to much. We live in different continents and she’s about 8 years younger than I am. There’s about 2 sibblings between us. I really wanted to form a stronger relationship with this sister.
One time we talk on the phone. Most of our conversation involve her asking me for loans or gift. I don’t blame her. She’s not as well-off as I am, and I can understand the need to ask for money. Shoot, I’d probably do the same thing too if our situation were reversed.
One day, I was so stressed about something, I called her up to talk. In the middle of my tirade for sympathy, she said she’d gladly listen, but she’ll want some money for it. I think I might have overreacted, but I wasn’t in the mood for joke. It turned out she wasn’t joking, and that was kind of the last heart-to-heart we have. I still send her money, but I avoid talking with her. I don’t want to get into fights.
Have this happened to you?
