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Pobeka

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9. One thing that has worked for me in the past.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu Feb 16, 2023, 12:31 AM

Feb 2023

Last edited Thu Feb 16, 2023, 10:26 AM - Edit history (1)

"You are smarter than this, we both you know you can do better".

Sometimes that's the phrase that brings them around, and they either moderate their vocalizations or actually get ashamed and start thinking again.

Regardless, I hope it gets better for you.

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I've had it up to here with my brother and his belief in MAGA conspiracies [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2023 OP

These are the same people that thought the half-wit Barbara Bush crapped out kept us safe. brewens Feb 2023 #1

Ohh I'm so sorry, TexasT! Cha Feb 2023 #2

Have him put his money where his mouth is gratuitous Feb 2023 #3

I've actually attempted that in the last few months TexasTowelie Feb 2023 #7

That's why I suggested he write it down gratuitous Feb 2023 #15

I've already countered with the number of dates when my brother insisted TFG would be reinstated. TexasTowelie Feb 2023 #18

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this mcar Feb 2023 #4

So sorry to hear this, TT! SheltieLover Feb 2023 #5

Can you straight out tell hm how he is making you feel? blm Feb 2023 #6

He doesn't care because he is anti-social. TexasTowelie Feb 2023 #10

Screenshot all of your hearts & look at it when you get bummed out SheltieLover Feb 2023 #8

One thing that has worked for me in the past. Pobeka Feb 2023 #9

Oooh, that's good. NJCher Feb 2023 #23

A response that has worked for me mac56 Feb 2023 #11

Not being able to move sucks!! DFW Feb 2023 #12

I've been trying this out recently to help wrap myself in a cocoon of angelic love: NBachers Feb 2023 #13

Lovely NJCher Feb 2023 #25

Emotional divorce him. It's a drastic step but effective. Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #14

Unfortunately there is a lot of forced interaction between us. TexasTowelie Feb 2023 #17

You may be an enabler Kaleva Feb 2023 #29

Start trolling him GenThePerservering Feb 2023 #16

GTF O-U-T, NOW. czarjak Feb 2023 #19

Yes. C Moon Feb 2023 #20

I think he needs to get some help if he's threatening elected officials. C Moon Feb 2023 #21

I've suggested that he gets psychological help TexasTowelie Feb 2023 #24

That's great that he got some help, though. C Moon Feb 2023 #31

Headsets are good. Noise canceling headsets are better Warpy Feb 2023 #22

tv-b-gone Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2023 #26

I have to deal with a brother in Florida Tickle Feb 2023 #27

I have a niece who is raving mad. She goes on and on and won't shut up. I finally recorded her ratchiweenie Feb 2023 #28

You might need to practice being non reactive womanofthehills Feb 2023 #30