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My brother is getting married and I don't approve, how do I talk to him about it?

My brother just turned 20 and recently got engaged to his fiancé-- she is 27. They've only been together for 3 months. That's one reason why I'm against it because they really don't know each other. She also has borderline personality disorder, because of that she has severe anxiety (which I have yet to see), she claims that she can't work because of it and she has never gone to college. She says that she can't meet my family members because it's too overwhelming for her. She's pretty much mooching off of my brother. I really think my brother has no idea what he's getting himself into and I'm just worried that he'll be facing divorce soon after marriage. I want him to realize that he's moving way too fast and really isn't thinking about what he's doing. How do I communicate that to him? Note: he's very stubborn so what's the best way to approach that.

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  • 6 years ago

    Well you can't be against their relationship because they haven't dated as long as YOU think they should. You can't judge someone's feelings based on your opinion on how long people should date. However, if you think she's a nasty person and don't like her personality or the way she treats your brother, that's a different story. So unless she's hurting you, your family, or your brother, I would just let them do their thing because it's their life and not yours. Although it's a big shame that she's mooching off of your brother. Does she get disability for her "severe anxiety disorder"? Or is she just using it as an excuse?

  • 6 years ago

    Hi. Don't Listen to Loony. Hirra is correct, the best way is to talk to you brother. Persuade him and give lots of reasons. Tell him how you feel, how your heart feels. Try talking to him, is it too soon? Don't worry. Just have a talk and give him some time to think after the conversation. Let him know you're not against him, you're just suggesting him. Please, if you need any more suggestions, Reply back and I'd be happy to help. :)

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    Lv 6
    6 years ago

    Unfortunately? You don't. You realize that while you love him and want what is best for him, he is an adult, and has the freedom to make his own choices (mistakes…). I can completely relate, my brother is marrying the most vile, manipulative woman I have ever met in just about three weeks. Every day there is some new sort of drama going on with them and their wedding. My entire family is in agreement that she is a terrible choice for him, but he is *not* going to listen. And ultimately, it is his life and his mistake to make if it is one.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Just talk to him privately about it. Tell him what you wrote about the question. Unfortunately you can't decided what he does, you can make him think about it more.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    sit him down alone and seriously talk to him

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    MYOB

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