LadyEllen
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Joined: 6/30/2006 From: Stourport-England Status: offline
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Hi Mons Definitely the right place - I'd have put it here, and I'm always right, after all! Its often difficult when someone new comes into a family - all kinds of new relationships have to be formed, and existing relationships often have to change, so it could just be that your twin's man is not very skilled in integrating like that. Given the other dynamics involved though, I think there is probably more to it than that. If you're identical twins, well that is going to be difficult for him for a start I would think. If he's used to being a certain way with your twin, and then he sees you and you look alike to her but obviously are a very different person, he could feel quite threatened I should imagine and at best uncomfortable with you. There's nothing wrong with you of course that makes him feel that way, its all in his own head. Then there is the factor that people do change when they form a close relationship with a partner. They become the focus of their world, and obviously this is going to impact on your relationship with your twin. Sometimes the partner can be strong enough to make the other person change a lot. I recall my ex sister-in-law when we were at school together - a nicer girl you couldnt find, and one of my friends - but when she married she became very different in a very negative manner, very competitive, very snobbish and aloof, which seemed to be because she had married this rich guy and was now better than the rest of us. That was a few years ago now, and I havent spoken to her in at least five years, she's lost contact with her parents and is rapidly running out of friends as they are all getting sick of her attitude. Like the guy you describe, she is one of those who is nice as pie to everyone, but then talks behind backs to say how shit everyone is. On the other hand, this guy could just be one of those jerks we encounter in life. If your twin has asked you to make it easy for her to leave him, then I see that as very significant. I've heard there is a strong bond between twins, but I also know a fair few twins who have married and are happy with their partners, so if she is asking you to help in getting away from him then that means to me that she is not happy, and that this whole situation needs to be made much clearer by her to you - without him being around. If she is in problems, then I know you will help her - but bear in mind that if this guy is the jerk I'm assuming he might be, then he is not likely to sit back and let her go. Be prepared in this case for a long struggle, and dont be afraid to get the police involved if he has been abusive or starts making threats. I hope this helps E
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