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? asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 1 decade ago

I feel like the third wheel or the fifth wheel in this family...?

Ok...i have a problem that has basically effected my life for a while... basically i have a family of 4 (which includes me) and basically when ever "we"(as a family) go to the stores or to a random place, my sis alway's has to bring her boyfriend (FYI, I really don't like him, especially because he's dating my sis, course thats how brothers are..) and my parents are in this club that consistently go to these BORING meeting's like everyday....and when it's finally the weekends....my parents have to go to another BORING meeting, and my sister wants to go to the mall with the idiot(boyfriend) and i am basically being forced to go with them, whether i like it or not...so please someone HELP ME!! at times i feel like the fifth wheel in the family, because my parents are taking a liking to this guy and i really do feel left out when it comes to going somewhere with my family....so please any suggestion or tips what to do....but it has to be a serious answer..thank you..

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Your parents have chosen nightly meetings for a good reason. I bet their "meetings" are boring to you, not to them. You do not mention the club meetings are not that long, about an hour and a half. If you talk to them and explain that you're feeling lost in the middle and you want to schedule some family fun time with them (minus the boyfriend) you likely will get your wish on the weekend.

    The other option is to realize that you can change your attitude about the boyfriend, he actually could open doors to you having some fun. You know, you don't have to like him, just try to accept him. Changes in your attitude and intolerance can make your life a lot better, if you choose.

    Good luck!

    P.S. I love the club, and the meetings.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you sit back and say nothing, things will just continue this way. I don't think there's much you can do about your sister's boyfriend without hurting her in the process (like if you picked a fight with him), but it's good to be cautious and protective over her.

    As for being a "wheel", I suggest finding someone for yourself. Easier said than done, but if not a significant other, then try spending time with a close friend. Bring them along on these outings. You'll have such a better time, and you'd have an excuse to not get dragged along on their excursions.

    I don't really know what to say to you about being closer with your family, as I'm not doing too well with my own. Eheh. Good luck!

  • 5 years ago

    It's all your own opinion. Some people enjoy people single, others enjoy being in a relationship more. Some people hate being single. I hate being single, and I didn't have my first girlfriend until I was 17, nearly 18. I thought I had lost all hope in finding someone but now I'm onto my second girlfriend in which things are now pretty serious. I couldn't be happier (well maybe I could be, but that's what it's like with relationships, they have their ups and downs). I don't want to promise you anything, but you never know when your life will turn around, and you'll find that someone. Because it happened to me. So, it just comes down to who you are. Ignore those who say being single is great. Listen to yourself, and make up your own mind.

  • 1 decade ago

    Agreed

    man u gotta prove the boyfriend a bad guy for her...try finding about him as much as u can and then tell your sister or try to trick her bf into exposing himself personally!

    as for the third wheel thing...

    ur family loves u no matter what ..u just must try to bring the subject about being left out at dinner!

    ohh and another idea is to get a girlfriend she hates and show her how annoying it is...be a mirror! :D

    hope this helps

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Show the idiot (Boyfriend) that you don't like him, beat him up, then maybe he will break up with your sister then you can be part of the family again.

  • 1 decade ago

    you need an outlet man!

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