Is it normal for my brother's girlfriend to be so judgmental?

I apologize in advance for the Bible you are about to read.

Let me first say, I think of myself as a generally intelligent, sweet, young woman. I dislike being mean, and I feel terribly guilty when someone is upset with me.

I have three brothers. One is fourteen (we'll call him R), one is seventeen (we'll call him A), and one is turning twenty this month (we'll call him G).

R has a wonderful girlfriend, and they've been together for almost a year now. They're a cute couple, and I absolutely adore her.

G also has a sweet girlfriend, and they've been together four years, I think. She's a very nice girl, as well.

And now, we come to A's relationship. They've been together less than a year. I honestly have no problem with his girlfriend. She's pretty, and she seemed nice, and even reminded me of myself at first, personality-wise.

One day, I was over at my mom's house, hanging out with my family. And my brother, A, comes out of his room, claiming his girlfriend does not like me. And I'm thinking, "What? Why? We have barely talked at all. I never did anything to her. I don't want her to dislike me. Did I do something to wrong her?" Etcetera.

Anyway, since she was over at the house during that time, A would not tell me diddly squat.

I confronted him about it later, hoping it was just a joke he was playing on me. Turns out, she has plenty of reasons to dislike me.. But they are reasons that have nothing to do with her.

First reason: I don't go to college.
Second reason: I don't have a job.
Third reason: I'm only 18, and I am engaged.
Fourth reason: I occasionally drink (at social gatherings, when the situation permits).
Fifth reason: I smoke a few cigarettes per day.

I can reasonably, and logically argue all these reasons in my favor. Not just because I am good at debating and turning my thoughts into coherent concepts, but because my reasoning on most, if not all of my actions is completely justifiable.

Honestly, I don't know if I should try to make amends with the girl or not. I am just extremely annoyed after finding all this out. But at the same time, I feel bad. I really want her to like me as much as R and G's girlfriends do.

And why would she tell my brother, of all people? Of course he is going to tell me, even though she told him not to. I wish she could have come to me first, so I could just clear it up there. But now I am debating whether or not I should even attempt it, or if she will just continue to dislike me no matter what I say to her.

In conclusion, is it normal for such a seemingly sweet girl to be so judgmental of someone she barely knows? Shouldn't she just automatically like me, because I am her boyfriend's sister, and he loves me as such?

Should I be this bothered by it, this annoyed in knowing that a single person on Earth dislikes me for reasons that are out of her hands? Should I be aggravated enough to type out such a long, well-detailed recollection of such events, just so some anonymous internet dwellers could comment and troll as they see fit?

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Comments ( 6 )
  • joybird

    I think she's jealous of how close you are.

    Hopefully he will realise what a nasty piece of work she is and dump her soon. Someone like this, will never like anyone - most probably coz she dislikes her own viciousness.

    I'd ignore her and continue to talk to my brother coz her opinions don't matter to your life.

    She's too immature to bother with!!

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  • peterr

    Forget about the stinky-cunted bitch!

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  • Neapolitana

    I wouldn't say that she "dislikes" you, but rather that she was judging your lifestyle (privately to her boyfriend). And you have no reason to justify your life to a girl that you don't even know. Who cares what she thinks? I wouldn't put too much more energy into thinking about her.

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  • Captain_Kegstand

    Not normal, who judges a person that they barely know? Screw her! If your brother is a smart kid he will end things with her soon enough!

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  • crazyladii

    She's just a bitch. You don't live for her approval. I just feel bad when she's been with your brother long enough to start picking him apart. Poot her they might not even last

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  • Shackleford96

    I do not think it is normal for her to be so judgmental of you without even getting to know you first. I do think you should probably talk to your brother some about maybe sticking up for you to her, and setting her ass straight! I mean, if it was my girlfriend that was judging my older sister, I would probably say something like, "Hey, I know she's not perfect, but damn, she's my sister. I love her very much, and you need to respect that and at least give her a chance!"

    I don't blame you for being upset about this either, because it's definitely normal that you want her to like you because she's close to your brother and you should have a good relationship with her too. That's not always the case though. Anyway, good luck with your decisions, and if worse comes to worse, just give it time. Your brother should eventually realize who's really in the wrong here...

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