And FWIW, I do think that you have the right to be angry, because yes it is your brother's money and his right to make whatever decision he wants with it, BUT he shouldn't have got your hopes up. Apart from the bad things it says about his character that he won't follow through on a decision, changing his mind on the house plan was deeply unfair of him once he'd given you legitimate expectations.
Obviously your sister-in-law is fully cognizant of this, hence the gifts of the TV and new seating. In fairness to her, at least she's making an effort.
So disappointing, though. :( I totally sympathise.
Brothers. Can't live with them, can't fit them into the blender.
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Date: 2011-12-29 11:16 pm (UTC)And FWIW, I do think that you have the right to be angry, because yes it is your brother's money and his right to make whatever decision he wants with it, BUT he shouldn't have got your hopes up. Apart from the bad things it says about his character that he won't follow through on a decision, changing his mind on the house plan was deeply unfair of him once he'd given you legitimate expectations.
Obviously your sister-in-law is fully cognizant of this, hence the gifts of the TV and new seating. In fairness to her, at least she's making an effort.
So disappointing, though. :( I totally sympathise.
Brothers. Can't live with them, can't fit them into the blender.