"Twilight" is Ruining my Sister's Marriage
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My sister is in her early 30s with a wonderful husband and two kids (4 and 1). Her husband and my DH are best friends yet they live quite far from us. For the past 2 years her husband has been communicating with us that he is really worried about her. She is very non-communicative, she doesn't interact well with the kids, she won't leave the house and he feels she is lying to him about what she does during the day - she is a SAHM.
When then"Twilight" books first came out, my sis thought they were awesome. She would post excerpts, biographies about the characters, and when the movies came out, clips and pictures all on her FB page. I kind of shrugged them off. Thought it was weird and a little obsessive, but nothing to be concerned about, sort of like a teen crush. Sis eventually changed her FB, and deleted all her friends other than friends she had on a "Twilight" chat group. She said that she did it because she only used FB to communicate with her "Twilight" friends.
I went out to visit her last month and was shocked. She spends all day, every day, communicating with other women on this chat group. They discuss, ad nausium, specific details about the movies and books. She completely ignores her kids while she is chatting and when her DH calls or comes home, she lies about what she has been doing. She doesn't see it as a problem but rather a normal release of stress. But she fantasizes about the characters to the point that sometimes I am not sure if she realizes they are not real.
Sorry so long, but I think she needs help but don't know how to convince her or her husband that something is seriously wrong.
I'm thinking the only way is to first talk with her..and be honest up front about how her family is being affected by her obsession. Then..if she chooses to not change then the only thing is "nature" will take it's course. I mean usually people who are like this really have underlying issues. I sometimes think that the only way people learn is the "school of hard knocks"...because it aint easy changing people. just my 2 cents..
It's not Twilights fault she is crazy...I know of Harry Potter fans that way too. Some people can't tell the dfference between fantasy and reality, they need to seek professional help.
Discussing things ad nauseum with other women online all day long... hmmmmm... sounds like me on cm. lol
Honestly tho, it does sound like she needs some professional help. Hopefully she gets it.
Quoting harehelper:Wait--What do you mean the Twilight characters aren't real????
I love Twilight as I also have a little obsession but def not beyond where I delete each friend of my fb only have contact with people who has the same interest. I find that a bit odd. I have all the movies the first poster the books, bracelet, a shirt and a jewelry box. I do have a friend that is like that every time she post on fb about Twilight even deleted scenes interviews and even the making of the movie. I find that a tad annoying. I try my best not to talk about Twilight with her or I'll never hear the end of it with her. I just stick to our kids and school. I love Twilight but def not fill my fb page full of Twilight or anything about Twilight. I think you should talk to her husband esp like it's your sister you have a better chance.
I could relate cause I was like that when I read the books. I am also like that on shows I get hooked on.
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