Dealing with Family Conflicts and Pursuing Hobbies

Introduction to Two Different Scenarios

Two individuals are facing distinct challenges in their personal lives. The first person is dealing with a strained relationship with their brother due to a past hurtful incident and a dispute over cryptocurrency. The second person is a retired individual who has discovered a passion for making bags and purses but faces disapproval from their husband.

Dealing with a Hurtful Brother

A few years ago, a brother gave a significant amount of cryptocurrency to the writer, but a later incident deeply hurt the writer and their husband, destroying any trust in the brother. The brother’s attempt at an apology was not sincere, and he requested the return of the cryptocurrency. However, the writer had already experienced financial difficulties and could not return the money. The brother’s behavior has led to reduced contact between them, and the writer feels uncomfortable due to the brother’s resentment.

Advice on the Brother Situation

The advice given is that the writer has every right to proceed with caution when it comes to their brother. If the brother cannot be respectful, especially around the writer’s sensitive husband, some distance might be better for all parties involved.

A Retirement Hobby

A retired individual has discovered a love for making bags, totes, and purses with a sewing machine. This hobby was not intended to be a business but rather a way to clear out growing inventory. The individual and their spouse are financially stable, and the hobby does not risk any money they do not have.

Disapproval from a Husband

The husband strongly disapproves of this hobby, suggesting that it has turned into a job and that the individual should throw away their creations. The individual feels torn between stopping the hobby to keep peace at home and continuing it despite the husband’s resentment.

Advice on the Hobby

The advice given is that the husband seems controlling, trying to dictate how the individual spends their free time. The hobby is a source of pleasure and not intended as another source of income. The individual is advised to continue doing what they enjoy and not give in to pressure.