My sister and I used to be close. Not “talk every day” close, but close enough that I could call her with good news or bad news and feel like she was on my side. Lately, I feel like I’m auditioning ...
When I share something I’m proud of, she finds the flaw. When I share something I’m worried about, she tells me I’m overreacting.
How do I set a boundary without blowing up the family? And how do I stop letting her comments get under my skin?
My husband says I should pull back. My mother says, “That’s just how she is,” which somehow makes me feel even more alone.