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Dear Annie: Resentful sibling needs to set some boundaries when dealing with needy brother
Dear Annie: Resentful sibling needs to set some boundaries when dealing with needy brother
Dear Annie: Resentful sibling needs to set some boundaries when dealing with needy brother

Published on: 08/13/2025

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Annie Lane writes the Dear Annie advice column.

Dear Annie: My brother constantly leans on me for help -- rides across town, venting sessions that last for hours, favors that always seem urgent. Recently, it seems like his asks are getting more and more frequent. I always say yes, even when I’m exhausted or overwhelmed, because I don’t want to hurt his feelings or leave him hanging when he’s going through something.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2025/08/dear-annie-resentful-sibling-needs-to-set-some-boundaries-when-dealing-with-needy-brother.html

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