My younger brother has 3 girlfriends- should I interfere in his lovelife?
By Rexy_leigh
@Rexy_leigh (1189)
Philippines
February 27, 2007 2:02pm CST
My younger who is now is now in sophomore college is living with me here in the city, since our parents are there in the province. I do try to talk to him every now and then to see if he's doing fine with his studies and life in general. And he did mention lately that he's got three girlfriends, and two of them are his classmates, though in different subjects. I'm pretty worried about this, coz I know he should not be doing this... In a way this could affect his studies, and I don't want him also to hurt any of his girlfriends, or worse see him hurt because of what he's doing especially when his girlfriends would find out that he's having other girlfriends at the same time...i still believe in karma though... Do you think it is but rightful for me to talk to him and interfere in his lovelife?
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@melindagr9 (143)
• United States
28 Feb 07
Some things you must learn on your own. If you interfere now he wont learn from his actions, and will likely continue this behavior later on in life. When he moves out of your house he will still have these habits. If he gets into and out of this bad situation on his own, than hell learn from it. If you feel really strongly about it, than by all means mention your feelings to him. But only once, than let him make his own decision about it.
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@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
28 Feb 07
Three girlfriends oh that doesn't seem fair on the girls he is going to break their heart. Oh yes it could affect his studies dramatically, I think that you should have a talk to him and see what he says about it as it is not right for him to carry on like this.
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@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
yeah, I agree with you and am really worried about this... i don't want this to affect his studies coz it's really expensive going back for another semester... and worst hurting his girlfriends is just so bad... thanks for your advise, kathy..i'll try to talk to him and make him figure things out.. :)
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@emarie (5442)
• United States
27 Feb 07
i would just warn him of the risks in stuff like that. i believe in karma as well and of course trust in a relationship is key. if it does effect his grades the person who should be upset is the one paying for his education. if he's on scholorship or he's paying for things on his own, then its his own problems. all in all, you can't really do much but tell him why its wrong with the whole situation and how many people he's hurting doing it. he has to make the decision on his own. he either has to break up with all of them or let them in on the secret and then they'll deal with him their own way...but he has to learn on his own.
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@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
yeah, one thing that also concerns me about this situation is his studies which might be affected if things got worst..am actually the one sending him to college and i would surely get mad if i see some failing marks in his records... yes, i'll talk to him bout this...thanks
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@vivasuzi (4127)
• United States
28 Feb 07
I might tell him once that he's being a jerk by dating multiple, but that would be about it. Let him learn on his own. If he managed to get 3 girlfriends now, I'm sure he wouldn't have such a hard time finding another if all 3 dumped him. Guys in college a lot of times like to think they are players. Perhaps he doesn't even care about them that much.
Honestly, it's not such a big deal that you should be worried about. He probably knows exactly what he's doing, what guy dates 3 girls and doesn't know what they are doing?
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@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
1 Mar 07
thanks for your thoughts, vivasuzi... I do appreciate them a lot. :)
@JackBravo (970)
• United States
28 Feb 07
I say either share in his joy ;) or let the boy figure things out on his own. That's what the college experience is all about - figuring it out on your own. I think if you interfere, he won't like you very much and it wouldn't do much good anyway. What guy can turn away that much attention from attractive females?
@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
1 Mar 07
thanks for your thoughts...yeah, I got your point..thanks:)
@yashirokei (34)
• Indonesia
28 Feb 07
Rexy, from what my opinion is you shouldn't interfere with his act. because sometimes it's best to learning by doing. something that hurt him sometimes can make him learn from it. but the case is different if he kept repeating this act. so Rexy maybe you right now you should talk heart to heart with him. try to explain that what he's been doing is hurting others feelings and also might hurt his feelings too one day. but remember don't force him to bail out of that. just leave him be. give him time to think about it. and also making mistake is the process of life right?
hope my answer can help you
Best Regards
Kei
@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
thanks for your thoughts, yashirokei..yeah, i got your point and i agree with you..experience is still the best teacher when it comes to real life situations... i just wish things will turn out fine.. thanks :)
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@ankit_nitc (108)
• India
28 Feb 07
u cn hv a discussion wid him bt dnt force him to adopt ur view..
@kparab (301)
• United States
27 Feb 07
i think you talk about it to him without offending him. whenever he comes up with subject with respect to any of his girlfriend you can ask and tell him what u feel about all this giving a bit of suggest you feel is neccessary for him to decide or at least give a thought. if he takes it its fine otherwise don't pester him
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@alchemistrx (2547)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
It is your right to talk to him because you are his sister and you are a woman too.It is unfair for his girlfriends to be treated this way.
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@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
thanks for dropping by..yeah, i guess i really need to talk to my brother about this.. thanks :)
@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
thanks for your reply..yeah, i guess i really have to talk to him...he's turning 19 on May.
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@Zebrochka (333)
• Brazil
28 Feb 07
You are his older sister, and I believe that it is you moral obligation to at least try to show him the right way.
He is young yet, and he is going through the process of becoming a man.
I guess, that it is very important at this stage to explain to him what is right and what is wrong, what kind of consequences his actions might have, how can they effect other people, and eventually how can they effect himself.
It is important to explain what is respect and honesty in front of yourself at first place. Most probably he is at a stage of life when he is not ready for serious relationships. So, maybe he just has to stay single and continue have fun with girls if he must, but not fool anybody with promises and stuff like that...
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@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
Yeah, I got your point Zebrochka..thanks for your thoughts...i do appreciate them.. :)
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@sunny1984 (639)
• India
28 Feb 07
Its Ok if he is having three girlfriensds.But no use if will try to make him understatnd he would not,And he would think about you that you are jelous about him seeing him happy so let him do what ever he is doing.He will understand him self by the time.
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@beyondcomparison (115)
• Philippines
27 Feb 07
I think it's not the best way to interfere other's personal life. What's best is I think, just to give out advices and moral support. Boys are typically like that especially that he is a sophomore in college. Well, though it is expected that we are already matured enough at those stages, but there are just some points wherein we like to do these things over other things. He is having a tough situation right now. Maybe it would be better to advise him to choose the best girl among the three. If he is serious about these girls, it can definitely affect his studies. But you know what? Sometimes, people like him won't take a lot of advices with them. They would always go on their way and it will only be the experience that would teach them the lesson. If he doesn't listen to you, then leave him with it. Someday, he'll learn from it.
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@mizzxicana (13)
• United States
28 Feb 07
I would just to bug him.. lol.. After all what are siblings for?
@simran1430 (1790)
• India
28 Feb 07
well that should not be called interference , well you can just tell him in a different way and not confront him boldly on the topic and the only thing you talk about to him should not be that , well he may judge as if you are interfering in his personal life but that would be better for him only .
@fianne (1057)
• United States
28 Feb 07
yes, it is rightful for you to talk to him about this... in either way, people would be hurt if the truth will let out. it may be your brother or the 3 girlfriends. worse, your brother will get hurt and his studies will go down. worst, the 3 girlfriends will be enemies and let their studies go down.
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@wacky_ice (68)
• Philippines
28 Feb 07
Give some pointers. Explain to him the consequences of having three girlfriends...
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@cyclops_online2004 (779)
• India
28 Feb 07
Well, you should actually talk to him about all this stuff. It wouldn't weaken your relation with him instead it would strengthen it. Having girlfriends is not bad but having three of them can really harm him Socially as well as Academically. So, go for talk to him. It would be the right thing to do.
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@Mitzi72 (20)
• United States
28 Feb 07
Your brother is still young and still in school. It is better that he have several girls he goes out with (as long as he is careful) than to rush into a serious relationship. I don't see a problem with you talking to him about his life and all he is doing, but as long as he is being honest within those relationships that is a personal thing. Talk to him about that but I would not interfere for several reasons. It is his life and he may not listen to you. Would you have listened at his age? It could cause problems between you. Talk to him and let him know your concerns but remember it is his life.
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