Hopefully Time Away Will Be Good For Him
By Sharon
@simone10 (54187)
Louisville, Kentucky
October 11, 2015 6:38am CST
My brother's birthday is on Tuesday and the very next day he has to go out of town for a work related meeting. He won't be gone that long as he will be coming home on Saturday. But he is not very happy about it at all especially since it is the day after his birthday and he has been in a really bad mood for the last couple of days.
We normally always get along but being siblings, there are times when we get on each others nerves. Like now 
. Last night he got upset with me because I mentioned that he should get someone to fix his bedroom door. He kept saying over and over that it was his door and he knew how it worked and on and on. So I just kept quiet and he didn't speak to me the rest of the night.
This is out of character for my brother so I know it has to do with this trip. Normally when he has to go out of town, I hate it because I miss him but this time, I think it will be good for him. Even though he doesn't want to go to this meeting, I think it will be good for him to have some time to himself without me and the two dogs. He needs his own space to breath a little bit. Hopefully when he comes home, he will be glad to see all of us 
. Last night he got upset with me because I mentioned that he should get someone to fix his bedroom door. He kept saying over and over that it was his door and he knew how it worked and on and on. So I just kept quiet and he didn't speak to me the rest of the night.
This is out of character for my brother so I know it has to do with this trip. Normally when he has to go out of town, I hate it because I miss him but this time, I think it will be good for him. Even though he doesn't want to go to this meeting, I think it will be good for him to have some time to himself without me and the two dogs. He needs his own space to breath a little bit. Hopefully when he comes home, he will be glad to see all of us 38 people like this
36 responses
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
11 Oct 15
I think we all need our own space at times and I am sure you will enjoy your time while he is away as well. I am sure all will be well when he returns.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
18 Oct 15
@BelleStarr Yes, we both needed some time alone. I was glad when he came back home yesterday. Me and the dogs really missed him.
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
11 Oct 15
With everything going on i am sure it will do him good and he will be glad to be back home. You should have a surprise for him when he comes maybe it will make things even better
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@celticeagle (168799)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Oct 15
I think it is always healthy for people to spend time away. it gives a person time to check in with themselves, see where they are at and be one with their own universe. Relationships are great but time with self is important.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
11 Oct 15
Yes it sounds like it Simone. Bad he has to go after his birthday but happy birthday to your brother. Oh I know how that goes sometimes it happens. Like about the door haha
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
18 Oct 15
@simone10 Yes I always know when something is wrong with my grown son as he does that too.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
23 Oct 15
@TiarasOceanView Maybe it's just a 'man' thing 
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
12 Oct 15
Sometimes even family members need to take a "healthy" break from each other. I'm sure he'll come back feeling a lot better.
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@garymarsh6 (23412)
• United Kingdom
11 Oct 15
OH yes absence makes the heart grow fonder! I am sure a few days away will make him appreciate you all the more! Enjoy the space and freedom!
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
11 Oct 15
Being busy and going the very next day of his birthday is a bummer, it's no wonder that he's a little off. Yes being alone will be better, then he'll miss you the most And he will be much happier when he returns.
And he will be much happier when he returns.4 people like this
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
23 Oct 15
@ria1606roy We are both very happy.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
18 Oct 15
@simone10 see! I hope your brother is now very happy :) along with you.
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@allknowing (138275)
• India
12 Oct 15
Hope he realises that it is it is in his interest to get away . All of us need space and that includes you too!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
11 Oct 15
I feel as if I am just like him in many ways. I'm going to be moody and grouchy until the thing I dread is here and usually I'm fine.
I hope he will be able to enjoy himself a little while on his business trip, hopefully when he gets back he'll be in a better mood.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
13 Oct 15
"he has been in a really bad mood for the last couple of days." Could it be because he is getting old???
Wish him a happy birthday from me--that should make him smile!
Wish him a happy birthday from me--that should make him smile!2 people like this
