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Flower21 Tue 16-Apr-24 23:29:48

I would really welcome some help and ideas please on how to deal with people in a walking group and one person in particular who seems to be trying to find out about my particular family situation. This you might think is quite innocent and even quite nice that she would be interested in the first place but the persistent questioning about who I have in my life and pointy questions which each week virtually add up to a real intrusion. I don't want to be rude. I am experiencing huge difficulties with my daughter who has virtually cut contact with me after years of on off abandonment of me due to a long standing situation between us. The insensitive regular intrusive and public questioning in front of others present makes me feel that my private life is open for all to delve into. This on top of the very painful heartbreaking estrangement is really upsetting me and the last thing I need when I am out walking trying to achieve some sort of retreat and peace is to be pinned down by the same person. She is part of quite a clique there and will be passing whatever way I deal with this back to the others. Any help please would be appreciated. Thank you very much.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 19-Apr-24 16:56:24

Do you like being part of this group, with its nosey clique? It doesn’t sound very enjoyable. Do you actually get something positive out of it or do you just dread what intrusive questions will be asked next time? I would ponder that very seriously.

annodomini Fri 19-Apr-24 18:52:55

Aren't there other people in the group whom you would like to get to know? Surely they aren't all in the one big clique. See if you can walk beside someone else and have a sensible conversation, or else walk in companionable silence which would have been my choice.

Adda57 Sun 28-Apr-24 06:08:53

I'm sad and worried because 37 yr old my son doesn't know how to handle his anger issues with his children and wife. I blame myself for this because of how I wasnt able to deal him on his struggles as a child. He is my second child of 3 and my relationship with their father was not so good. And I don't know how to help him now more than ever. I just want to fix things so he can be a happy and loving dad to his kids.

Astitchintime Sun 28-Apr-24 06:23:03

Adda, you need to start a new thread for your problem. Go to Forums, select a topic and click on Start new thread.

Spacemum Thu 02-May-24 03:09:08

I have had a terrible row with my eldest grandson (14) whilst I was childminding him and his 2 brothers. He's very disrespectful of me and very aggressive towards the other 2. I walked out and told my daughter I'd had enough. I feel bad but this boy is not good for my mental health. My daughter says he's just a child but I'm really fed up with him.