“Someone who is friendly with my younger brother let me know my brother is talking about meeting me to patch things up. Although he dropped away from the family a while ago, I’ve been able to stay somewhat informed about him through others.

“It’s been a mixed bag with him, including an unhealthy lifestyle, ever since he moved out of the house. I have resistance to a close relationship. But, and here’s where some of my uncertainty comes up, if I refuse, then it’s going to look like I’m the louse.”

G: I have counseled many who have suffered or struggled over their uneasy relationships, particularly with parents and siblings. I am able to relate as I too have had great challenges with some people in my circle. What I have found is that many of these unpleasant situations get created out of

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