Signs of a Toxic Sister

All sister relationships should be like sentimental Disney movies. Sharing clothes and pranking parents are harmless

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Your nice old sister has hated everyone you've dated, and it's starting to feel like no one is good enough. 

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She shares your professional aspirations, friends, and other views. Your sister may be toxic if she won't leave you alone after you've told her you're pleased.

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They achieve their goals through others. Forget what you want—this is not about relationship equality.”

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You love your little sister, but she's never fit in. She regularly shows up at your house intending to remain for dinner.

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You give in because you love her, but she keeps popping in without calling after you beg her to stop.

Family members often guilt-trip each other. (“You’re not coming home for Thanksgiving?”) Disappointment is different from blaming others for it. 

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 If your sister ignores you for a week because you're spending Thanksgiving with friends, you may be in hazardous territory.

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