I didn't expect so many responses to my post... I read them all, but couldn't reply to everyone. I a…

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I didn't expect so many responses to my post... I read them all, but couldn't reply to everyone. I agreed with some things, disliked others, and took notes on a few. Thanks! Now, let me clarify a bit. It wasn't me who told my brother—she herself blurted it out to an acquaintance of theirs. The context and purpose remain unknown to me. Either way, I wouldn't have told him myself; that information is unnecessary for him. We talk about everything and nothing, not just her feelings and worries, naturally. Our communication isn't daily, nor even always weekly. She always calls or writes first; I never push. We can joke, discuss books, gossip about our lives and women's topics in general. I wrote as if I were a round-the-clock psychological support service. No, we've always talked about many things. After their breakup, we haven't discussed my brother once. I love him no matter what he does or how he treats her. I don't allow anyone to badmouth my family and loved ones in my presence. She's not stupid; she understood this at their very first meeting. It hurts me that he's capable of causing pain (this isn't the first girl he's left), but he's an independent individual, and I don't feel it's necessary to interfere in his life. When he asks for advice or shares something himself, I naturally express my opinion and whether I approve or disapprove. But without a request, I don't meddle; he should figure out his own life. He's a difficult boy and causes a lot of trouble for his parents, who struggle to manage him, unfortunately. So, I've always been directly involved in his life. He brings all his problems to me first. I consider it wrong to completely ignore his opinion. And if my communication with the girl causes him discomfort, I'm willing to meet halfway! However, I want to exit this situation as delicately as possible so as not to harm anyone. Because the girl matters to me too. It just happened that for these 1.5 years, she also shared all her struggles with me because her mother's involvement in her life was minimal. I clearly understand her motives; it's unfair they attributed other intentions to me. In this girl, I see myself and hundreds of others (including stories I later read on forums) who had no one to reach out to help in time, no one to give proper maternal advice. If communicating with me makes her into a confident girl who knows her worth, doesn't humiliate herself for boys around her, doesn't tolerate poor treatment "in the name of love" because "everyone does it," I'll be happy. Not every mistake needs to be learned from experience. Not every youthful experience needs to be lived through. Not everything should be tested on one's own skin. I'm not God, but if help is needed from me and I'm able to provide it, I will. What's really going on in her head, I don't know. I can't guarantee her motives. But cutting off contact with her would simply be betraying and abandoning her during a difficult moment. As for her hoping to get everything back, I don't know, but she knows my position: "categorically against." For now, I've removed her from friends as my brother requested, but I explained everything honestly to her; she understood and wasn't offended. There will still be a conversation with my brother. Currently, we communicate less frequently, but we do still talk. In my ideal world, this communication will eventually fade away on its own when the girl is finally ready for it.
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Nadezda
Tell us how you met your husband instead)
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Mariya
With that initial situation, I wouldn't see any problems at all. You rarely communicate, and it's about nothing important, but apparently, it was presented to your acquaintance not entirely harmlessly, since it reached your brother.
But honestly, don't take too much on yourself – specifically, don't be some kind of mentor or helper – don't waste yourself on strangers 🌹
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Marina Boldyreva
Mariya Thanks, Nastya ❤️
I do have that tendency, always playing the rescuer...
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Marina Boldyreva
Nadezda Everything is wonderful 🥰
Everything will be fine now!
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Vasilisa
Perhaps this is because your brother found out about your relationship, and apparently so did his new girlfriend. I think these restrictions might be coming from there. Another possibility is that the "poor little lamb" isn't so poor after all and you're simply being manipulated 🤷️ that's how I see it.
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tanya
It will completely fade away. If you want to support her and she deserves it, then why not?
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Oksana
Listen, your brother needs to understand that it doesn't work like that. Introducing someone and provoking communication, and then ordering to stop communication. Let him think with his head who he's introducing.
From your side – be careful not to become a tool for the girl. Don't let yourself get caught up in the tragedy.
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Marina Boldyreva
Vasilisa Maybe I can't get inside her head. But for some reason, I don't really believe it. The girl is actually not bad.
And the brother, yes, partly because of the new girlfriend.

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Marina Boldyreva
Syndrome, da))
Yeah, I'm sorry for this one specifically. No, of course, I feel bad for the others too in a 'womanly' way. But there was already a connection with this girl before they broke up. She's just so positive.
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Marina Boldyreva
Oksana That's right. Thanks for the answer!
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Marina Boldyreva
🔥🔥🔥
I'm going to copy your message exactly. You laid everything out factually 👍🏻
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Pozdnyakova Yuliya
Hope it's for the best!))
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Vasilisa
Vasilisa Ooh, I'm predicting this! I totally felt that the new girl is upset 😁 and I guessed right! Well, the guy is young, of course)) He lives by his own rules 😄 Probably watched too many movies like 'The Boy's Word'
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Nastya15
And how does he realize it? If he says to unfriend someone, his sister unfriends them. It's not just the parents who can't handle it; everyone dances to his tune. No one sets boundaries for him, which is probably why he's growing up difficult.
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Elena
Vasilisa OMG, this is something new! Telling your boyfriend about some girl in his sister's friends list, not even his? 🤣🤣🤣 My brother is divorced, and his ex is in his friends list, and neither she nor his new girlfriends have ever said anything. I just can't imagine having that conversation...
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Marina Boldyreva
Vasilisa Young, a bit lost... But he is who he is.
I try to guide him, but it's not quite working out.
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Pozdnyakova Yuliya
Unfriending doesn't mean stopping communication. Maybe now he'll at least stop introducing his flings to the family.
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Mama♡ocharovatelnoy dochki♡
Vasilisa I had the same association right away)))
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Ekaterina
This last message is the most accurate, it will happen, and it will be right) Everything has come together here, you're closing your gestalt, and hopefully, she'll draw the right conclusions from your interaction.
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Mariya
Maybe her feelings for him will cool down, she'll find a new boy, and then it will be clear how she really felt about you. If you continue to communicate, then you are truly dear to her as an "outsider." In any case, you're doing great, she's lucky to have you in her life. May God grant that she understands this, even given her teenage years ❤️
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Albina
You're absolutely right, that's exactly how it will be.
I remember when I was young, I was dating a boy in 10th grade. We spent all our time at his place. He had an amazing mom, and even after we broke up, I visited her a couple of times when he wasn't home, of course.
There are many of us who wouldn't go to our own moms if something happened.
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Marina Boldyreva
Well... not entirely. He demanded I stop communicating with them. I chose a middle ground: I unfriended them, but continued talking. It's just not obvious anymore.
We'll talk again, this isn't the end. Because I really don't like this situation. I can understand his feelings, but he's not the boss of my life.
I was a bit lost yesterday, doubting myself. Today, after all the comments, I truly realize there's nothing wrong with my communication with my girlfriend.
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