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Originally Posted by ChipperMonkey
I think you should leave her alone.
The very last thing that single people want from our married/partnered friends is having them feel bad for us for being single. And when we are single by choice, please don't try to fix us because we don't feel like something is wrong.
Everyone has a different path in life. Your sister has chosen a different path for the time being. If she's happy, what's wrong with that? She's been through the ringer with relationships, so I'm not surprised that she is taking time to be single right now. And actually its kind of nice being able to fully focus on yourself without constantly having to be concerned with someone else.
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Well said. I really think you need to leave her alone and mind your own business. It is her life and her choice. Having a coupled sister/friend try to intervene just feels insulting and annoying. I know you mean well and think you want to help, but the reality is that she doesn't need your help. There is nothing wrong with her. Being single isn't a bad thing. It is what she is choosing for herself right now. Please respect her choice and try to stop pushing your desires into her. Just because *you* think she would be happier coupled doesn't mean that *she* feels that way. How would you like it if she kept trying to convince you that you would be happier being single and traveling, and suggested leaving your partner? No one likes other people interfering in their personal lives or questioning their life choices. If you push too hard, she might just cut you out of her life in order to escape the "advice."