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P-Angel
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Haffo,

You said that your brother brought his girl to "our home" - if this means that the home is your brothers home, as well as yours - then there is no gripe. If he pays for his space, then he has a right to whatever quality of life he wishes, so long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. He cuddles with his girlfriend, ignoring you, apparantly, and that is what irritates you? This doesn't sound like a respect issue, rather just your need for attention. You feel jealous because your brother is now spending time with a lady instead of you.

Now, if your brother doesn't live in this flat and he is taken advantage of you and your space, then you have a reason to protest. You can ask him to leave and take his girl with him. You make the rules in your house, not him - that's the way it works. However, Haffo, you must look at yourself first and your own feelings. If your brother were to be asleep in your house, right now - alone - would you still be annoyed? Is it a lack of respect to you that he would sleep with a woman in your house (even if it's non-sexual) that is bothering you? Or, is it that he is not paying attention to you that is bothering you?

The question is: Is your brother treating your disrespectfully, or, is it that your feelings are just hurt? You have to clarify the living arrangements before anyone can advise you.
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seizeTheDay
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I agree with P-Angel and Tiamat entirely--

I will say-- watching someone "snugglebug" with their darling can get tiring. However, what your brother does in his room is his business, and I wouldn't let that bother me. The thing is, sharing a space with someone else is never easy. I'm sure things were challenging enough when it was just you and him-- now it's you, him.. and her...

As the others have said, it's all about respecting each other's space. Don't fight with him about- just express how you feel left out.