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Repairing Family Relationships - don't know what to make of it

leni, 22 December, 2008 at 17:50 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 4

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OH thinks I'm reading into it too much, but last week I found my oldest sister on facebook. She got thrown out of the family home when I was about 7, I don't know know why and have heard stories (nothing major). Anyway, She took me out once or twice after that and then I never saw her until she had my nephew in 1998 and I was invited to the christening (I'll have been 17 then). I went and she introduced me to all her husbands family and was really nice and then after that I sent christmas cards but never heard from her or got one back. She lives in France now with her family.

Anyways, I sent her a message last Thursday...

"Hi [sisters name]

I know we haven't spoken for a very long time but just wanted to wish you, [husband] and the boys a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Congratulations also to [husband] on his promotion. Hope your all keeping well?

[my real name]"

Today I got back.....

"Hi yes I know we haven't spoken in ages. Yes were all fine and well. I hope you have a very nice christmas and a good new year,as well. I heard your getting married, congratulations!"

I don't know how to take this? OH thinks I'm seeing it too negatively as I think it's very blunt but I suppose that its positive that she's got intouch!?

what do you think?

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Latest activity by Consuela Banana Hammock, 22 December, 2008 at 18:05

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Chicken · 22 December, 2008 at 17:53
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I think it's fine. Same sort of message as the one you sent.
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MrsD(ing Dong Merrily on High) · 22 December, 2008 at 17:57
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Well, your message to her was hardly war and peace was it?? I think the reply you got was equally polite and fine. If you reply back with a bit more detail, you might get more back. She's probably as wary as you are. Break the ice and see what happens.
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Oriana · 22 December, 2008 at 17:58
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I think it's okay actually. Why not write back again and expand a bit, talk about the wedding, christmas plans, etc. Then, if she comes back again with another short, bluntish response I guess that's your answer. Maybe she is waiting to see if you want to do more than polite conversation - as Chicken said, it's along the same lines as the original thing you sent.
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Tulip O`Hare · 22 December, 2008 at 17:59
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<NickJ> Call her. </NickJ>

Seriously though, I agree with Chicken - I think it's in the same vein as your message, although maybe written a bit hurriedly. If you want a longer response, you could try writing something longer to her - or you could just call her. I'm sure it's all fine.
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Consuela Banana Hammock · 22 December, 2008 at 18:05
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I'd send a longer message I think - chatty and casual - and see if you get any response.
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