My parents used to have a lot of disagreements when I was growing up, so I worked really hard to get into university and leave home. Of course, in our family, it was mainly my mother who scolded my father more, so I would always stand by my father's side to protect him.
Since I started studying psychology, I've realized that I've been meddling too much. I've always been my parents' parents, thinking that my father shouldn't be so weak and always get scolded by my mother, and that my mother shouldn't be so fierce and quarrelsome every day. But in the end, I realized that their personalities were shaped by their life circumstances, and they grew up in their own environment, learning to live this way. They also had a lot of reasons to do so, and that's okay!
I think you're really lucky, actually. You've already realized that your parents' disagreements have nothing to do with you or your grandparents. They're just the spark that ignites the fire. So, you see, you're very fortunate. You've already learned in your life that you don't need to fret over things that have nothing to do with you and that you can't control them either, right?
From what you've told me, it seems like your mom was the one who offered to lend your brother money to start a vineyard. I'm just wondering, what made her decide to do that? Was it just that she wanted to help her brother out financially?
Or do you want to get involved? I get the feeling you might be guessing about your father's attitude, but I could be wrong!
I totally get it. It's totally normal to worry about these things. I just want to reassure you that no one actually offered to lend money, and your mother may have just said it as a favor. You also said that no one actually asked for a loan, right? And as for the parents arguing and the embarrassment of having your grandmother living with them, those are just concerns at your own level.
I think something similar may have happened in your family before, and it left a deep impression on you, which is why you're so worried, right?
Let's think about it together. First of all, this hasn't happened yet. We are children, so just be a good child!
Second, even if it does happen, you said it yourself, it's the parents' business, right? It's the parents' business, and as children, we really shouldn't get involved, should we?
If your mom wants to lend money to her brother, it's her decision, so let's respect her wishes! If your dad argues with your mom about this, it's also his right, so let's respect his opinion too.
And you have also grown and learned from their way of getting along. You know that in a couple, you can't just make decisions on your own. You need to discuss and decide with the other person, just like you would if you were borrowing money. You'd ask the other person if it's okay, right? And you really long for family harmony. Wouldn't it be great if you could live harmoniously with your partner in your later life, at least without arguing and with more communication?
So, from this perspective, we really do need to thank our parents for educating us in their own way and allowing us to grow!
You see, you are such a wise child, and I applaud your ability to understand. You're so clever!


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I can't imagine how tough that must have felt growing up, always thinking you were the reason behind their arguments. It's such a heavy burden for a child to carry. As I got older, it became clear that their fights were more about their own issues rather than anything I did or didn't do.
It's painful realizing that you were just an excuse for them to vent their frustrations. No child should feel responsible for adult problems. Over time, I've learned it's not my fault and that their inability to get along is something they need to resolve on their own.
Looking back, it's heartbreaking how they used me as a gobetween for their disputes. They should have been focusing on fixing their relationship instead of projecting their conflicts onto me. It's frustrating knowing they knew exactly what would hurt each other but chose to ignore it.
The situation with my cousin and the vineyard really highlights the lack of communication between my parents. My mom was trying to help, but she overlooked the importance of discussing financial matters with dad first. It's a reminder of how important transparency is in a partnership.
Given the history of unpaid loans within the family, it's understandable to be cautious about lending money again. The last thing I want is to create more tension by potentially losing money lent out of good intentions. It's a tricky situation that requires careful thought.