Is it normal: that my boyfriends younger sister does this?

So my boyfriends little sister always wants to follow us everywhere, and I mean everywhere. At first I felt bad because she would cry so yea we would let her hangout with us but when we want alone time we have to sneak around her because she gets really mad at my boyfriend for not wanting her around. She throws these tantrums, so her parents guilt my boyfriend into doing whatever she wants. My boyfriends 21, so I think he's old enough to do what he wants without his parents forcing him to take his little sister everywhere. Oh yeah and she's always says that everything my fault and constantly contradicting me. I don't do or say anything because I have no brothers or sisters so I don't know if this is just the way they are, but is this a normal thing to put up with? And if anyone has experienced this do you have any suggestions?

P.S. His sister is 14, and he is 21, we have been together for 3 years.

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  • AbnormallyAwesome

    She's clearly afraid you're going to take her brother away. She's obviously not quite normal but I think the main problem is the parents. They should support your boyfriend in his independence and help his siter to overcome her jealousy. But it sounds as if they just want to go the easy way so they don't have to deal with their daughters mood swings. I'm guessing she's been getting what she want's using this strategy for a long time.

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  • NotStrangeBird

    Go to a bar. Problem solved.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Talk about a jealous little brat! Sounds like she doesn't have any friends of her own. She's being inappropriate but it's kinda sad too.

    I'm showing my age here but when I was 14 years old I was busy going to concerts like Duran Duran and playing Ouija board with my friends.

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  • AlNorman

    Does this guy have any testicles ? If so, recommend he utilize them and confront his parents about their lack of involvement. If not, find a guy that has a pair and enjoy your life.

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  • iEatZombies_

    Your bf needs to put his foot down with his parents and explain to his sister that him not being around as much is a part of growing up. This really has little to do with anything you've done. This is something your boyfriend has to do regardless of your own feelings. Unfortunately, you're just the victim of circumstance.
    His parents being manipulative needs to stop immediately, or he'll find himself 30 and still living for them and want they want.

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  • (s)aint

    I'd sit down with your BF and talk this through.
    All couples NEED their alone time.

    Surely you can invite her to spend SOME time with you guys, like watching a movie together at the evening every now and then.

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  • BurnaBaby27

    14? She's old enough to hang out with her own friends. She's not a baby.

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  • Isabella80s

    No, it's not healthy and the parents aren't handling it well. There could also be a jealousy thing going in that you get to spend a lot of time with her big brother. Awkward situation! Maybe you could suggest that your boyfriend talks to his parents about it. Hopefully they won't react badly.... He could say that it's fine for her to hang out with you guys sometimes, but that you also want to spend time together alone. They really should respect that. Also, I think sometimes parents freak out because they think that young couples spend every minute alone together having sex. This isn't usually true, but I reckon a lot of parents jump to conclusions in that department. Could the sister be the convenient gatekeeper who stops this happening?! lol. Just a thought. Maybe not, though.

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  • DubstepismyMJ

    Its normal for sisters to do this. Ive heard many stories just like this IRL, here and other websites. Even vice versa, but not as crazy. Its mostly the sis. Why? Because girls are more emotional than guys are.

    Is it childish, weird, and down right silly? Yes. Yes it is.

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  • SleepingBeauty7

    Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your input and advise I greatly appreciate it. I did forget to mention that his little sister does not have any friends at all. In fact she is kind of anti social, I encourage her to make friends and go out but she refuses. That's why I feel bad for her but I know she is jealous but I don't know what to do about it. I try not to hug or kiss my boyfriend when she's around so she won't get mad which sort of helps. Anyways her parents aren't much help either they seem to reinforce her behavior in some ways and even speak indirectly of me. For example they always complain about why he's never home and they clearly know he hang out with me a lot. I have tried talking to him about it but he doesn't seem to man up to the situation. I just hope she can grow out of it soon and find some good friends.

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    • WishfulThinker

      I really think this girl needs some help. Hopefully her get getting help can also save your relationship with your bf. I just don't see things working with the two of you unless something changes.

      Other than being anti-social, emotional, having outbursts/tantrums and this strong attachment to her older brother are there any other odd behaviors that stick out to you? Is she overly sensitive to sounds? Overly fearful? Does she shake her leg, tap her foot, wave her hands, clap or do any other odd movements when stressed? Does she become overly obsessed with a particular subject? Is she extremely picky when it comes to food like maybe there are only a few foods she'll eat? Does she struggle in school or is she gifted? Does she have a talent which she is highly gifted in music, art?

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  • WishfulThinker

    It's difficult to ascertain from the few details in your post but it seems to me that there may be more going on here than just jealousy. You didn't really say if she has friends of her own but based on your saying that she's always tagging along with you and your bf, I'll assume she does not have much of her own social life. The social awkwardness and tantrums could be indications of Aspergers Syndrome (also known as high functioning autism). Of course those two traits alone don't necessarily mean she has it. However, if she does, she has little control over these behaviors without the proper help. Maybe your bf should have a talk with his parents.

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  • pacinoharmon

    I agree with most of the other comments...sounds like it's mostly the parents' fault. Maybe they've always spoiled her which could explain why she throws fits until she gets her way. I can't really help other than sympathy, but you may want to bring up the issue with your bf. Good luck.

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  • Shackleford96

    I think it's somewhat normal for her to want to hang out with you guys. I used to hang out with a girl who's little sister always wanted to go with us places.

    I would suggest getting your boyfriend to bring up the issue, because if you were to say something then it would bring all kinds of trouble.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Nope this is not normal i'd be weary of this family.

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    • RoseIsabella

      Be weary of the child's shenanigans and wary of the family as whole.

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      • Terence_the_viking

        I declare Shenanigans.

        I love that word it's like wiping your arse with silk.

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        • RoseIsabella

          Mmm...aw yeah!

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  • FATHLETESBELONGINSPORTS

    Fathletes belong in sports.

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  • thegypsysailor

    Ultimatum time!
    "Lose the sister or lose me buddy boy" is what you should say.
    At 21 he is either a man or he is not. It's just not right for a 14 year old to hang around with her 21 year old brother all the time, unless he's really her babysitter.

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