Asking Eric: Should Blood Ties Trump Harmful Behavior?
Dear Eric, I am the oldest of four sisters: Ann, Bea, Claire, and Dina. One of my sisters has a history of lying and manipulating others since early childhood.
- She has made bad choices, including having sex with Dina's husband.
- She stole items from our mother's house the night she died.
- She frequently makes drunk calls to people.
- She has perpetrated dozens of small, vindictive tricks against Claire.
Despite her unpleasant behavior, she can be pleasant in small doses. However, she often snaps and becomes mean or underhanded without warning, making interactions with her exhausting.
We don't call her out on anything she does, as it's not worth it when we know she'll just lie about it.
A few months ago, Bea accidentally admitted to a years-old lie, revealing the truth.
Author's summary: Sisters debate whether to prioritize family ties over harmful behavior.
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