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How to stop hating your little brother?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 21, 2021
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My little sibling and I were always arguing and trying everything to trigger each other. However, with time, as the older sibling, I understood that I need to stop doing that and support my little sibling because we’re family. As older siblings, we need to show support, love and respect to our younger siblings. At some point, he will realize that you really care for him and will start doing the same for you. Younger siblings learn from you and look up to you in some way. You inspire them everyday. Be patient with him. He’s still in the learning phase.
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Profile: Gracey1999
Gracey1999 on Apr 8, 2021
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Accept the fact that he cannot just disappear and find that lost love and care which you once had for him. Remember the time when he was born and how happy you were for such such a gift in your life. Sometimes it gets annoying and that's a part of life to feel that way about your siblings, but if you cherish the fact that your life will be empty without him, can make you feel better about his existence. Many who don't have a little brother, do want one in their life and fighting with them can be much more fun.
Profile: teri03
teri03 on Apr 11, 2021
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How to stop hating your little brother? That is a very difficult question. The first important thing is to realize where does this feeling comes from. If it is hate (that is a really strong feeling) or other feelings like anger, sadness, disappointment... All of these feelings are valid, doesn't come without reason and people feeling like this are not feisty or oversensitive. That feeling comes from something, from something that happened to them. So it is important to think about when this feeling of hating a little brother appeared, which kind of situations might be triggering for this feeling to come the most.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 18, 2021
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It is not a good feeling to have to hate your sibling. No matter how they are with you, you need to respect them and love them because they're blood no matter what. God made every single one of us and we should love and respect each other. I know little siblings can be oh so very annoying. I have 3 so i know what you are going through. But hating them is never the right answer. When a younger sibling is being annoying you can take 3 approaches. 1 ignore them until they go away (don't say a word or give any reaction at all) 2. Polity ask them to stop because you need them to focus or you had a bad day or give them a good reason. 3. Yell at them or get your parents or another sibling to get onto them. This last option my end in hurt and bitter feelings but is also effective. Just always have an apology ready to give if you do something mean.
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calmingUnicorn6545 on Apr 22, 2021
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It is not abnormal. Many people have no relationship with their siblings/a sibling. You are under no obligation to have a cordial relationship, for that matter, simply because you have the same parents. Being siblings is an accident of biology. It does not guarantee a positive relationship with them. Hatred is not worth the energy it takes. If you see him, you can nod hello to him, the way you would if you saw someone from the neighborhood. You don't have to stop to chat. Just nod politely and keep going. Please don't put any more thought or energy into it than that. Focus on whatever you're doing and pay the sight of your brother no more attention than that.
Profile: eLucae
eLucae on Jun 3, 2021
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Understand that little brothers look up to you on everything. You are their role model. Your little brother probably just wants to spend time with you, if you feel annoyed by them. If you feel jealous, as if your parents are focusing on them, understand that your brother is younger, and your parents have put enough trust in you to be on your own. I understand he might cause a bit of grief, annoyance or trouble, but he's a child, he respects you and loves you. I'm sorry that your brother is causing a bit of grief. I hope you can work it out with him.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 24, 2021
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It really depends on why you do not like your brother. - Is he doing something to annoy you? He may not understand how it's annoying you and it might be something fun to him. Is he old enough to understand? - Are your parents doting on him more than you? You may need to sit down with your parents and talk to them if you feel neglected. If you don't feel comfortable talking to them alone, you could get another adult or someone close to be involved in the talk as well. - Are you jealous he is doing better than you? Perhaps you then need to see if there is something that you need to change for yourself.
Profile: Joy3202
Joy3202 on Nov 11, 2021
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Recognize their flaws as well as your flaws and learn to accept them. Also learn to accept that no one's perfect and to embrace imperfection. Recognizing their strengths and also forgiving mistakes also helps. I think that it is also to understand that since they are younger, they might not be as knowledgeable. Be forgiving and teach them the proper way of things instead of getting mad. Be kind, understanding, and especially patient when talking to them. I find that sometimes I am impatient and can get frustrated easily. Finding a balance and learning patience as well as acceptance is my answer
Profile: happyIceCream4246
happyIceCream4246 on Dec 3, 2021
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I would say to stop hating on your little brother not only would it be his best interest, but also for your self. Having hate towards another person can be very detrimental and hurtful at the same time. Also, hating on family wouldn't be the best idea to keep. Make peace with one another regardless the issue. Family gets to stay with you forever and one should be able to count on each other for the right reasons especially when in need. And by having a brother on your side it can help you mentally and become better in life.
Profile: whatthen
whatthen on Dec 15, 2021
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Depends on why you hate him. Question it. If he hurts you confront him. If confronting is useless, distance yourself from him. But hatred hurts the one who is hating more than the one being hated. Distance helps lessen it, give an insight and calm down emotions. Recognizing your own health before his hatred helps calm yourself down, give your health the importance because you're only harming yourself by hating him, it is an ugly emotion to live with and if he hurts you then he's not worth all that energy because you're just worsening the hurt he's already caused you, and that's the last thing you need at this point.
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