Man Forces His GF Out Of His Home After She Makes His Little Brother Cry And Dumps Her
Interview With ExpertSiblings: you can’t live with ‘em, you can’t live without ‘em. Brothers and sisters have complicated relationships in many families. They might push each other around and tease one another endlessly, but they’ll quickly turn into bold bodyguards if they find out anyone else is picking on their siblings. That’s a right only reserved for family.
And as rare as it may be to see two siblings being outwardly affectionate, these moments can be extremely heartwarming. That is, unless someone finds their behavior to be unsettling. Below, you’ll find a story that one man shared on Reddit detailing how his close relationship with his brother caused a rift between him and his girlfriend, as well as a conversation with Amy Morrison, Founder of Pregnant Chicken.
This man and his brother have become incredibly close since their parents passed
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But when his girlfriend found the siblings sleeping on the same couch, she blew up at them
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Later, the man shared an update on his relationship status
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“These brothers sound like they have a close, special bond that they prioritize”
For most of us, our siblings are our first friends in life. They’re always there to push us down on the playground, teach us how to steal cookies from the pantry without getting caught, start fights with us in the backseat during road trips and show us how to play games that we’ll try our entire lives to beat them at. Sibling relationships can be complicated, messy and tumultuous, but they can also be incredibly loving.
As a kid, my brothers and I went through many phases of being close and then growing apart for a while. Our relationships ebbed and flowed based on many factors, but as adults, we’ve become very close. Unfortunately, none of us live in the same place anymore, so we only get to reunite once or twice a year. But I’m so thankful to have these built-in best friends that I know I can rely on whenever I need support or want to have a good time.
To learn more about the complicated nature of sibling dynamics, we reached out to parenting expert and Founder of Pregnant Chicken, Amy Morrison. “I think a close relationship with a sibling is incredibly special because it’s not a given that everyone will be close with their siblings,” Amy shared. “Siblings have a unique bond because they’ve often walked the same path, so they have an understanding of the life their brothers and sisters have led.”
But Amy believes that it’s not necessary to actually have brothers and sisters of your own to understand the sibling relationship. “Even if you have siblings, relationships can vary wildly from super close to no contact at all, so all you need is empathy and acceptance to understand the dynamics in other families,” she told Bored Panda.
We were also curious what the expert thought of this particular situation. “These brothers sound like they have a close, special bond that they prioritize. They don’t need any other advice other than to keep it up,” Amy shared.
Having close relationships with your brothers and sisters can have a positive impact on your entire life
It’s estimated that about 80% of people in the United States grow up with siblings, so the vast majority of us know the struggle of competing for attention, snacks and the passenger seat in Mom or Dad’s car. And apparently, having a close relationship with your brothers and sisters can lead to living a healthier and happier life overall.
CNN reports that a Harvard study that began in 1937 found that 93% of men who claimed to be close to a sibling in their youth were doing well medically, financially, physically and psychologically at the age of 65. At the same time, a 2007 study found that having difficult relationships with siblings in childhood has been linked to major depression in adults.
And in 2012, a Dutch study reported that adults who had endured substantial life challenges such as divorce, addiction, financial issues and mental health problems often had a history of tumultuous or strained relationships with their brothers and sisters. While it’s not easy to pinpoint exactly why this happens, it’s clear that having a solid relationship with your closest relatives can be beneficial in all aspects of life.
Sibling relationships are often multifaceted
According to Psychology Today, growing up in a household with siblings affects a child’s social skills, levels of empathy, how agreeable a kid may be and more. Plus, there are certain traits that often are attributed based on birth order. For example, eldest siblings tend to be high achievers, while middle children are often peacemakers. And youngest siblings are frequently babied by their parents, which can impact their personalities.
It’s also perfectly normal for siblings to have a healthy amount of rivalry between one another, which might manifest as anything from harsh words to physical fighting. I’m not proud of it, but I definitely slammed my younger brother’s fingers in a door once when we were kids. (He’s fine.) But there’s something about these conflicts that can bring siblings closer together once they’re resolved. The amount of love brothers and sisters have for each other is often extremely powerful.
Unfortunately, not all sibling relationships last forever. And some end up being estranged or with minimal contact due to familial issues. But for many, the friendships they’ve forged with their brothers and sisters are some of the closest relationships they’ll ever have. We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation in the comments below, pandas. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda piece discussing family drama, look no further than right here!
The brother also clarified some details about the situation
Many readers assured him that he had done nothing wrong by looking out for his brother
Others, however, thought that the whole situation was bizarre
And some believed that both the brother and his girlfriend reacted poorly
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All the YTA need to take a good long look at themselves, it looked funny sure, but in a cute and they clearly have no idea how they look kinda way. I would have giggled and tucked them in if it was me. Going to perversion and sexuality every time you see adult affection is a big problem for your psyche, affection is firstly affection unless there is an underlying value system you are aware of that gives you the right to suggest otherwise. In this case, he was her boyfriend and she knew they were dealing with the trauma of being orphans and that he was affectionate in his efforts to parent his sibling. If she didn't know this much being his partner, she never gets out of her own head and you can't trust that the feelings of people like that are real and not superficially self serving.
Everyone agreeing must have missed the part where she dident apologize after hear outburst. It is fine to mistake a situation. It is not fine to move on like nothing happened after the explanation. Now the little bro will forever be afraid of getting close in anyway to his parental figure... Good job lady...
Yeah, the outburst could be excused/understood while still being wrong. It is her doubling down on not being wrong that makes her a huge a**e here, and someone who's unreliable.
Load More Replies...Skin to skin is not an exclusive need for infants, and he just lost hus parents. I think big brother is doing a great job showing him that human connection is natural among close people, even aming men. I have so many pictures of a male friend of mine, asleep in someones arm-nok, and very often other guys. It was and is precious.
Skin to skin comfort was what I was going to bring up. Even though OP seems to have his shirt on, the would still have been more skin contact with his little bro's shirt off. It doesn't sound like that was the purpose, but subconsciously it might have been a factor. It is pretty much guaranteed this happened in the USA, other countries don't treat touch and contact as immediately sexual and evil.
Load More Replies...The people saying "Half naked" or "semi nude" are intentionally ignoring that we live in a society where men being topless IS NORMAL???????? Yall ever go to the beach? Topless men is normal and accepted. Just say you don't like men showing affection and move on.
She wasn't afraid that her bf was molesting his younger brother, she was afraid the younger brother was a rival. If she was afraid for him she would have talked with the kid in private to be certain he wasn't molested.
I am shocked at the YAH and ESH. Why are people sexualising a hug? So what he was on top and he had no top on, he's 15 and that's his brother/father! Why is affection weird? It's comfort and loving and it's needed. The poor guys have lost their parents. That girlfriend is a pervert. She's got a dirty, evil bad mind. I'm delighted he dumped her. She's weird. I really hope the brothers are doing well and are still cuddling and showing affection.
To be honest, I can't imagine why she blew up the moment sh saw them. I would be either amused or puzzled or perhaps both and then would ask what happened. Why would she react so violently at the mere sight? That's just not rational. And then, after all this drama, just act as if she just stated her opinion? No, that's a person who will leave devastation in her wake. OP is right to break up with her.
I come from a family where we do not really hug or cuddle. I dodge anytime someone gets too close to me or want to hug me. I also feel amazed by people who are physically close to their family members. Its lovely but a bit too much for me. Its really not in a judgemental way but only what I am comfortable with or not. However, if I saw something that made me uncomfortable, I would rather keep it to myself or speak to the person. To understand better. Each person grow up differently. I was taken aback once after learning that there are parents still bathing their 10 years old. I really thought it was weird but later learnt that it happens in a lot of families. Im still not comfortable with the idea of it for a number of reasons (Body autonomy etc) but I do understand that the parents are not doing that for the wrong reasons.
While I think it is not common she clearly over reacted. I would take a double take too but hope I won't react that harsh.
-wakes them up- -chooses to yell- -acts like she didn't just reduce an orphan to tears- "I didn't hurt him"
Is it unusual for a fifteen year old boy t cuddle with an older sibling, especially a brother ? Yes. Is it completely understandable given he is a teenager whose brother is the only close family he has left and they are both still grieving? Absofuckinglutely.
I, also had custody of my youngest brother when I was in my 20s. Sometimes, I'd let him lay with his head on my lap or shoulder while watching something. He was sad a lot, because our parents both chose partners over keeping their children, and I was trying to comfort him. Nobody ever accused me of being a perv. But, I am a woman, and it's less likely for people with dirty minds to immediately think I am doing something bad.
I'm a minor, I would love it if my brother cuddled me! But he's too grown up to :(
Proud of op for taking care of little bro. Dude fell asleep a like a puppy got the snuggles and comfort from his bro. I don't see anything sexual here. Just op being a bro to his actual bro. So what y'all fell asleep. Glad you got rid of her before she put down the demand for him to live somewhere else than with you. Stay single. Keep bro going through this rough time for you both.
Is she hung up on the siblings thing? I wouldn't bat an eye if I saw friends like this. If she thinks there's sexual abuse going on she should be the one reporting and running, but it would be unlikely the brother would be sleeping so soundly and in an unguarded position if there was abuse. Especially in the absence of other signs. She reacted like she was in the old SNL sketch of the family that chews food for the kids.
As a 27 woman who still likes cuddling with my 30 and 33 years old siblings and with my dad: OP ex-girlfriend is a sad, sad person who probably did not recieve enough affection from her family
Yeah. I wrote something similar. My sister and I still cuddle and spoon with each other. I'm 38 and she's 41. It's actually really comforting knowing you get snuggles and zero sexual ulterior motivation.
Load More Replies...he's 15! Are you all that perverted to think he can't hold his brother.... at 30 my bro {28} will lay his head on my lap and nap when we watch tv, cause he knows I don't care and it's comfy for him, it has no meaning!
How broken do you have to be to think that intimacy between the same sex always has to be sexual? It's the same in movies. Two men can't have a close intimate bond without Hollywierd making them gay or two women lesbian. Intimacy does NOT equal sex. Fun Fact: Women can be intimate and powerful and not be in a sexual relationship. Kill the stereotype already.
Well, it's really easy to see by the comments who grew up in a loving home and who didn't.....
Eh, she showed who she is. She is over-reactive, stubborn, and too pig-headed for self reflection or an appropriate apology.
Personally, if I wanted in on that, it would be weird to see. I wouldn't freak out, but would likely crack a joke of two. But whatever, they're close. Weird happens. The problem is she hurt the kid. Her reaction. Her freak out. Hurt him. It wasn't harmless. And she likely *still* can't see that.
Ok, unpopular opinion maybe, I'm just wondering, but I think we're living in a hypocritical world. A few months ago we judged a mom who jumped and hugged her teen boy for winning a football game and everyone claimed it to be weird and not normal and everything. And now, all circumstances aside, we're normalising a teen boy cuddling his adult brother without a shirt on? What's the difference? Maybe someone can explain.
There is a huge difference between closeness on a couch and doing the old girlfriend-leg-leap-4-limb-spider-cling
Load More Replies...Ok feminist talking here hurm hurm : WE NEED TO NORMALIZE MEN, especially in family, BEING AFFECTIONATE TOWARDS EACHOTHER WITHOUT IMMEDIATELY JUMPING TO THE S3XUAL CONCLUSION!!! FOR F+CK SAKE! Let's reverse the situation: two sisters sleeping like that? No one would have batted an eyelash!
I have adult cats that snuggle with and even groom each other. And they have no clothes on at all. I think the situation was unusual, but 100% natural. I do understand that the girlfriend's own experiences could make her spontaneously overreact, but she was given a second chance and chose not to take it. Both of these people are probabll better apart.
They were laying on a couch, and fell asleep. I have no doubt the younger brother just moved on top of his brother because teenagers simply are dead to the world when they sleep. Girlfriend is an ugly person, lot's of brothers (and fathers) are cuddly people with their important others.
So the kids was shirtless I his own home no problem there. And while watching tv they fell asleep. Has no one even seen the friends episode with joey a Ross falling asleep snuggling? Get over yourselves not all physical contact while half naked has to be sexual. They just lost their parents maybe they both felt the need for a comforting hug from famil.
All of the YTA clowns need to get your minds out of the gutter, he's a kid who lost his parents. GF had no right to first, come over unannounced, and to act the way she did, saying she didn't hurt anybody, yet she made the little brother cry nakes her trash.She didnt even tell the poor kid that she was sorry.. He was right to dump her.
Better to take a picture and be light hearted about it. Both sides are being ridiculous.
That's exactly what I would have done. Take a picture, show it to BF, and give him the option of having me send it to him or deleting it. Ex-GF is a jealous shrew, and OP and his brother are better off without her.
Load More Replies...What is wrong with that girl, He’s your BABY BROTHER teenager or not! And for people saying “half naked” how stupid is that? I don’t know any boys that sleep with a top and they take them off here every sunny day. Sexualizing a male chest is weird, she probably glares at breastfeeding moms in the park too. Cuddle puddles just happen when you’re tired and feel completely safe and comfortable with the person you’re with, especially your own family. If this was two sisters sleeping on top of each other it would not get this reaction. Sounds like your ex is homophobic honestly. If you had a child would she demand you stop hugging him at a certain Age? She’s dumb.
Oh the Horror!!! Men sleeping together and actually making ***GASP*** contact with each other! FFS, I made it a point to hold, hug, arm around their shoulders and even having my sons crash with me while I'm in full recline position in my Super Deluxe Heated Massage Recliner they and my wife gave me for my bday. I was sad when my youngest became too old for it at 12. I tell them I love them, and they me every time we talk or text and even more when one was on combat operations as a Marine, some all 3 of us share, being Marines. I hug them long and hard when I see them, I'vve kissed them on the forehead and tell them they are the best thing I've ever done. Now, at 57 and them in their mid to late 20s, I'd crash on the couch with them in a heartbeat. Words matter, feelings matter and I will let them know how I feel till I'm dust. Its called love and I've never known the type, breadth and depth of love I feel for them and F**k what anyone else has to say about it. She is sick and twisted.
This post is my response to what other people wrote. BF was very angry at GF. Her outburst was hurtful and judgmental. GF showed her true colors and BF broke up with her because of her callous insensitivity. The teen apologized even though he didn't have anything to apologize for. GF never apologized nor acknowledged the teen's feelings even after The OP and her had a conversation about that night. GF stayed over a lot, had a key to the house. That didn't mean she could come and go as she pleased without calling first or letting BF know she might be coming over. She did not live there. There were probably many nights when the brothers preferred GF not be there. They were having a "bros night", or the teen had his friends over, or they just didn't want her energy/intrusion in the house. GF implied the teen was gay and it was "weird", meaning sick and disgusting. If the teen is gay or feel he may be. GF made him feel unsafe in his own house and didn't think she did anything wrong.
Everyone that says NTA is acting as if the younger brother is like 4 years old. 15 is a teenager, not a kid. That's super weird that a 15 year old boy would be cuddling his older brother without a shirt on, while laying ON TOP of him. The way OP acted toward his girlfriend over this and the "little info" at the end made it feel more creepy to me. The over explaining on how he ended up on top of him... Nah, s**t's weird to me.
Doesn’t matter what anyone thinks INSIDE THEIR OWN HEADS but expressing what they think, especially in a rude manner, when NO ONE ASKED FOR THEIR OPINION, is not only rude it also displays entirely too much self-importance. If something creeps you out that much, then just leave. It’s not appropriate voicing every thought we have. Unless you’ve been asked for your opinion, keep it to yourself. At minimum, you’re hiding the fact you’re a judgmental jerk. If you don’t like a situation, get out of it!
All I think of is that scene from Friends, where Joey and Ross fall asleep on the sofa together. GF overreacted.
I think it's odd. I have six boys and even as close as they are, they'd be uncomfortable. Definitely NTA, BUT possibly the younger brother needs help to become more independent. I think there's a lot of emotional insecurity that could benefit from therapy. Your lady over-reacted but put yourself in her position. Remember how prevalent inappropriate or abusive behavior is. I'm betting other people would have been surprised or shocked seeing that. Maybe you two can discuss this less dramatically. Even though others will disagree (and I don't care if they do), I still think your brother could benefit from therapy. At 15, he should be emotionally stronger and learning the independence he'll need as an adult in the society he'll inevitably be a part of.
If she considered it so inappropriate, why did she go back to acting normally afterwards as if it was nothing? If I suspected there was an inappropriate relationship with my SO and sibs, there would be some hard conversations following. Not to mention I'd be walking out the door if I came to that conclusion. No, she resented his brother getting any affection.
Load More Replies...All the YTA need to take a good long look at themselves, it looked funny sure, but in a cute and they clearly have no idea how they look kinda way. I would have giggled and tucked them in if it was me. Going to perversion and sexuality every time you see adult affection is a big problem for your psyche, affection is firstly affection unless there is an underlying value system you are aware of that gives you the right to suggest otherwise. In this case, he was her boyfriend and she knew they were dealing with the trauma of being orphans and that he was affectionate in his efforts to parent his sibling. If she didn't know this much being his partner, she never gets out of her own head and you can't trust that the feelings of people like that are real and not superficially self serving.
Everyone agreeing must have missed the part where she dident apologize after hear outburst. It is fine to mistake a situation. It is not fine to move on like nothing happened after the explanation. Now the little bro will forever be afraid of getting close in anyway to his parental figure... Good job lady...
Yeah, the outburst could be excused/understood while still being wrong. It is her doubling down on not being wrong that makes her a huge a**e here, and someone who's unreliable.
Load More Replies...Skin to skin is not an exclusive need for infants, and he just lost hus parents. I think big brother is doing a great job showing him that human connection is natural among close people, even aming men. I have so many pictures of a male friend of mine, asleep in someones arm-nok, and very often other guys. It was and is precious.
Skin to skin comfort was what I was going to bring up. Even though OP seems to have his shirt on, the would still have been more skin contact with his little bro's shirt off. It doesn't sound like that was the purpose, but subconsciously it might have been a factor. It is pretty much guaranteed this happened in the USA, other countries don't treat touch and contact as immediately sexual and evil.
Load More Replies...The people saying "Half naked" or "semi nude" are intentionally ignoring that we live in a society where men being topless IS NORMAL???????? Yall ever go to the beach? Topless men is normal and accepted. Just say you don't like men showing affection and move on.
She wasn't afraid that her bf was molesting his younger brother, she was afraid the younger brother was a rival. If she was afraid for him she would have talked with the kid in private to be certain he wasn't molested.
I am shocked at the YAH and ESH. Why are people sexualising a hug? So what he was on top and he had no top on, he's 15 and that's his brother/father! Why is affection weird? It's comfort and loving and it's needed. The poor guys have lost their parents. That girlfriend is a pervert. She's got a dirty, evil bad mind. I'm delighted he dumped her. She's weird. I really hope the brothers are doing well and are still cuddling and showing affection.
To be honest, I can't imagine why she blew up the moment sh saw them. I would be either amused or puzzled or perhaps both and then would ask what happened. Why would she react so violently at the mere sight? That's just not rational. And then, after all this drama, just act as if she just stated her opinion? No, that's a person who will leave devastation in her wake. OP is right to break up with her.
I come from a family where we do not really hug or cuddle. I dodge anytime someone gets too close to me or want to hug me. I also feel amazed by people who are physically close to their family members. Its lovely but a bit too much for me. Its really not in a judgemental way but only what I am comfortable with or not. However, if I saw something that made me uncomfortable, I would rather keep it to myself or speak to the person. To understand better. Each person grow up differently. I was taken aback once after learning that there are parents still bathing their 10 years old. I really thought it was weird but later learnt that it happens in a lot of families. Im still not comfortable with the idea of it for a number of reasons (Body autonomy etc) but I do understand that the parents are not doing that for the wrong reasons.
While I think it is not common she clearly over reacted. I would take a double take too but hope I won't react that harsh.
-wakes them up- -chooses to yell- -acts like she didn't just reduce an orphan to tears- "I didn't hurt him"
Is it unusual for a fifteen year old boy t cuddle with an older sibling, especially a brother ? Yes. Is it completely understandable given he is a teenager whose brother is the only close family he has left and they are both still grieving? Absofuckinglutely.
I, also had custody of my youngest brother when I was in my 20s. Sometimes, I'd let him lay with his head on my lap or shoulder while watching something. He was sad a lot, because our parents both chose partners over keeping their children, and I was trying to comfort him. Nobody ever accused me of being a perv. But, I am a woman, and it's less likely for people with dirty minds to immediately think I am doing something bad.
I'm a minor, I would love it if my brother cuddled me! But he's too grown up to :(
Proud of op for taking care of little bro. Dude fell asleep a like a puppy got the snuggles and comfort from his bro. I don't see anything sexual here. Just op being a bro to his actual bro. So what y'all fell asleep. Glad you got rid of her before she put down the demand for him to live somewhere else than with you. Stay single. Keep bro going through this rough time for you both.
Is she hung up on the siblings thing? I wouldn't bat an eye if I saw friends like this. If she thinks there's sexual abuse going on she should be the one reporting and running, but it would be unlikely the brother would be sleeping so soundly and in an unguarded position if there was abuse. Especially in the absence of other signs. She reacted like she was in the old SNL sketch of the family that chews food for the kids.
As a 27 woman who still likes cuddling with my 30 and 33 years old siblings and with my dad: OP ex-girlfriend is a sad, sad person who probably did not recieve enough affection from her family
Yeah. I wrote something similar. My sister and I still cuddle and spoon with each other. I'm 38 and she's 41. It's actually really comforting knowing you get snuggles and zero sexual ulterior motivation.
Load More Replies...he's 15! Are you all that perverted to think he can't hold his brother.... at 30 my bro {28} will lay his head on my lap and nap when we watch tv, cause he knows I don't care and it's comfy for him, it has no meaning!
How broken do you have to be to think that intimacy between the same sex always has to be sexual? It's the same in movies. Two men can't have a close intimate bond without Hollywierd making them gay or two women lesbian. Intimacy does NOT equal sex. Fun Fact: Women can be intimate and powerful and not be in a sexual relationship. Kill the stereotype already.
Well, it's really easy to see by the comments who grew up in a loving home and who didn't.....
Eh, she showed who she is. She is over-reactive, stubborn, and too pig-headed for self reflection or an appropriate apology.
Personally, if I wanted in on that, it would be weird to see. I wouldn't freak out, but would likely crack a joke of two. But whatever, they're close. Weird happens. The problem is she hurt the kid. Her reaction. Her freak out. Hurt him. It wasn't harmless. And she likely *still* can't see that.
Ok, unpopular opinion maybe, I'm just wondering, but I think we're living in a hypocritical world. A few months ago we judged a mom who jumped and hugged her teen boy for winning a football game and everyone claimed it to be weird and not normal and everything. And now, all circumstances aside, we're normalising a teen boy cuddling his adult brother without a shirt on? What's the difference? Maybe someone can explain.
There is a huge difference between closeness on a couch and doing the old girlfriend-leg-leap-4-limb-spider-cling
Load More Replies...Ok feminist talking here hurm hurm : WE NEED TO NORMALIZE MEN, especially in family, BEING AFFECTIONATE TOWARDS EACHOTHER WITHOUT IMMEDIATELY JUMPING TO THE S3XUAL CONCLUSION!!! FOR F+CK SAKE! Let's reverse the situation: two sisters sleeping like that? No one would have batted an eyelash!
I have adult cats that snuggle with and even groom each other. And they have no clothes on at all. I think the situation was unusual, but 100% natural. I do understand that the girlfriend's own experiences could make her spontaneously overreact, but she was given a second chance and chose not to take it. Both of these people are probabll better apart.
They were laying on a couch, and fell asleep. I have no doubt the younger brother just moved on top of his brother because teenagers simply are dead to the world when they sleep. Girlfriend is an ugly person, lot's of brothers (and fathers) are cuddly people with their important others.
So the kids was shirtless I his own home no problem there. And while watching tv they fell asleep. Has no one even seen the friends episode with joey a Ross falling asleep snuggling? Get over yourselves not all physical contact while half naked has to be sexual. They just lost their parents maybe they both felt the need for a comforting hug from famil.
All of the YTA clowns need to get your minds out of the gutter, he's a kid who lost his parents. GF had no right to first, come over unannounced, and to act the way she did, saying she didn't hurt anybody, yet she made the little brother cry nakes her trash.She didnt even tell the poor kid that she was sorry.. He was right to dump her.
Better to take a picture and be light hearted about it. Both sides are being ridiculous.
That's exactly what I would have done. Take a picture, show it to BF, and give him the option of having me send it to him or deleting it. Ex-GF is a jealous shrew, and OP and his brother are better off without her.
Load More Replies...What is wrong with that girl, He’s your BABY BROTHER teenager or not! And for people saying “half naked” how stupid is that? I don’t know any boys that sleep with a top and they take them off here every sunny day. Sexualizing a male chest is weird, she probably glares at breastfeeding moms in the park too. Cuddle puddles just happen when you’re tired and feel completely safe and comfortable with the person you’re with, especially your own family. If this was two sisters sleeping on top of each other it would not get this reaction. Sounds like your ex is homophobic honestly. If you had a child would she demand you stop hugging him at a certain Age? She’s dumb.
Oh the Horror!!! Men sleeping together and actually making ***GASP*** contact with each other! FFS, I made it a point to hold, hug, arm around their shoulders and even having my sons crash with me while I'm in full recline position in my Super Deluxe Heated Massage Recliner they and my wife gave me for my bday. I was sad when my youngest became too old for it at 12. I tell them I love them, and they me every time we talk or text and even more when one was on combat operations as a Marine, some all 3 of us share, being Marines. I hug them long and hard when I see them, I'vve kissed them on the forehead and tell them they are the best thing I've ever done. Now, at 57 and them in their mid to late 20s, I'd crash on the couch with them in a heartbeat. Words matter, feelings matter and I will let them know how I feel till I'm dust. Its called love and I've never known the type, breadth and depth of love I feel for them and F**k what anyone else has to say about it. She is sick and twisted.
This post is my response to what other people wrote. BF was very angry at GF. Her outburst was hurtful and judgmental. GF showed her true colors and BF broke up with her because of her callous insensitivity. The teen apologized even though he didn't have anything to apologize for. GF never apologized nor acknowledged the teen's feelings even after The OP and her had a conversation about that night. GF stayed over a lot, had a key to the house. That didn't mean she could come and go as she pleased without calling first or letting BF know she might be coming over. She did not live there. There were probably many nights when the brothers preferred GF not be there. They were having a "bros night", or the teen had his friends over, or they just didn't want her energy/intrusion in the house. GF implied the teen was gay and it was "weird", meaning sick and disgusting. If the teen is gay or feel he may be. GF made him feel unsafe in his own house and didn't think she did anything wrong.
Everyone that says NTA is acting as if the younger brother is like 4 years old. 15 is a teenager, not a kid. That's super weird that a 15 year old boy would be cuddling his older brother without a shirt on, while laying ON TOP of him. The way OP acted toward his girlfriend over this and the "little info" at the end made it feel more creepy to me. The over explaining on how he ended up on top of him... Nah, s**t's weird to me.
Doesn’t matter what anyone thinks INSIDE THEIR OWN HEADS but expressing what they think, especially in a rude manner, when NO ONE ASKED FOR THEIR OPINION, is not only rude it also displays entirely too much self-importance. If something creeps you out that much, then just leave. It’s not appropriate voicing every thought we have. Unless you’ve been asked for your opinion, keep it to yourself. At minimum, you’re hiding the fact you’re a judgmental jerk. If you don’t like a situation, get out of it!
All I think of is that scene from Friends, where Joey and Ross fall asleep on the sofa together. GF overreacted.
I think it's odd. I have six boys and even as close as they are, they'd be uncomfortable. Definitely NTA, BUT possibly the younger brother needs help to become more independent. I think there's a lot of emotional insecurity that could benefit from therapy. Your lady over-reacted but put yourself in her position. Remember how prevalent inappropriate or abusive behavior is. I'm betting other people would have been surprised or shocked seeing that. Maybe you two can discuss this less dramatically. Even though others will disagree (and I don't care if they do), I still think your brother could benefit from therapy. At 15, he should be emotionally stronger and learning the independence he'll need as an adult in the society he'll inevitably be a part of.
If she considered it so inappropriate, why did she go back to acting normally afterwards as if it was nothing? If I suspected there was an inappropriate relationship with my SO and sibs, there would be some hard conversations following. Not to mention I'd be walking out the door if I came to that conclusion. No, she resented his brother getting any affection.
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