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Estrangement

Engagement

(15 Posts)
Toetoe Thu 27-Jun-24 11:14:47

Difficult for you . My two adult kids haven't spoken for over 6 years . Both totally disinterested in each other.

Broke my heart but nothing I can do anymore 💔

silverlining48 Thu 27-Jun-24 11:03:59

I have a friend whose two middle aged children have not communicated or seen each other for many years. It’s really awkward for her, but she sees them both, separately. She’s over 80 and ill now and I wonder what will happen as time goes by.

I would not say anything. It’s not your news to pass on but I sympathise with your situation.

Feverjo Thu 27-Jun-24 10:18:50

If they wish to keep apart, they have a right to do so. I’m not sure why what you want trumps the expressed desires of your adult offspring. Sons and daughters are their own people when they become adults. Hard as it is, try not to manage their lives and relationships. Not with each other or anyone else.

Allsorts Thu 27-Jun-24 05:56:01

I am inclined to think as you do Keeping quiet.

keepingquiet Tue 04-Jun-24 18:03:57

My children don't communicate very much either. I still discuss what each sibling does or doesn't do however, because I am a parent to both of them. It isn't triangulation, it is being part of a family that even though the bonds seem tenuous at times, is still important to me.
When my son got engaged many years ago I can't recall if I told his sister or not, but she did come to the wedding and was present on that important day.
It is hard work keeping this particular show on the road, but the rewards are there if you keep trying.
Not passing on information is a sure way to keep them apart and yourself equally frustrated it seems to me.

Norah Tue 04-Jun-24 17:58:56

Not yours to tell.

Why would you tell another persons news?

Allsorts Tue 04-Jun-24 17:53:23

I would find it hard not to pass the news on to him on as if I didn’t and he found out he would say why didn’t you tell me. What happens if she marries, has a baby, or anything major occurred would you keep that to yourself? I can’t see how a daughter would stop talking to her mom because of that unless waiting for an excuse not to. However others feel different to me perhaps they are right. Another way might be would be to ask the question, do you prefer me not to tell you anything about your brother, if she says no that’s fine you’re not hiding anything.

Whiff Fri 31-May-24 05:54:41

It's between them . So don't say anything otherwise you risk your relationship with your daughter. And you do not want her to stop talking to you .

VioletSky Thu 30-May-24 23:19:46

Definitely don't pass on this news, hard as it is

Smileless2012 Thu 30-May-24 23:10:26

Say nothing. Don't ask you D if she's going to tell her brother or if it's OK for you to tell him.

Hithere Thu 30-May-24 19:48:25

Not your news to communicate, do not triangulate

It is up to your daughter to tell her brother - if she wants to - they are both adults and they own the status of their relationship

Your role of "parents" has nothing to do here

Desdemona Thu 30-May-24 19:47:40

Ask your daughter what she wants to do - she tell him, you tell him or say nothing.

valdali Thu 30-May-24 19:34:45

I'd ask her if it's OK to let her brother know.If she says not, then don't but probably she won't mind him knowing?

tanith Thu 30-May-24 19:24:39

I'd keep out of it personally, let her tell him or not as she pleases.

Floju63 Thu 30-May-24 19:20:44

Children do not communicate, daughter is now engaged should she tell her brother personally or as parents should we?