I don't know where this would fit in so sorry if its in the wrong place or forum. I just want to pour my heart out a little to fellow muslims who may understand. The problem is my parents and brothers. I am the eldest child maarried with children both my brothers are younger than me and married too. The thing bothering me is my parents and brothers being too materialistic and into money. So much so that they feel threatened by my hubby and it seems that its almost like a competition (on their part) to see who is wealthier. No-one ever says anything about what we earn etc.. its hard to expalin but i know that they are jealous when we do well or have bought something expensive.
If i ask my brothers for advice befoe making a purchase for things like a car tv etc.. i don't get honest advice. You may say well don't ask i don't ask anymore, but it hurts that they do this. I am their sister they should be happy to see me happy with m hubby and be happy if we are successful, instead they are jealous. I won't say anything to them about this but i don't know how to cope it upsets me.
Sadly,I no longer share our achievements with them, why do they do this?
If i ask my brothers for advice befoe making a purchase for things like a car tv etc.. i don't get honest advice. You may say well don't ask i don't ask anymore, but it hurts that they do this. I am their sister they should be happy to see me happy with m hubby and be happy if we are successful, instead they are jealous. I won't say anything to them about this but i don't know how to cope it upsets me.
Sadly,I no longer share our achievements with them, why do they do this?