<p>Because she doesn’t want to appear “rude” to him and also b/c he’s her older brother (the reasoning is beyond me). I usually tell my mom (whenever I have an exam or something major), if she could ask him to make less phone calls or at least keep the volume down. But she always tells me that she can’t tell him that b/c he might get mad at her (and he won’t listen anyway). </p>
<p>They have a strange relationship. If that was my brother, I’d tell him. </p>
<p>I probably will stay at my school’s library, but it closes at 4:00, so that still leaves me in a bind.</p>
<p>^Me either. It frustrates me because I had to go through same thing last year around this time. I was on the brink of tears b/c the frustration was just setting on me since no one was listening and I couldn’t get anything done. She’s actually doing him a favor by letting him stay here.</p>
<p>My apartment is really, REALLY tiny. The living room is jointed to the only bedroom, so closing the door won’t do any good either.</p>
<p>EDIT: I think half of the problem is the fact that no one says anything to him.</p>
<p>I think that you should converse with him. Just ask him politely. If that does not have an effect on the situation though, then I would suggest that you utilize all of the time that he is not on the phone. In addition though, you can formulate flash cards while he is on the phone or while you are listening to music. It will provide you with a general overview of the questions. Once you have completed that, you can bring them with you to school upon which you can study them after you complete tests or assignments in your classes. You could probably study them at lunch and after school as well. It would definitely take commitment, but I think that in the end it would be beneficial.</p>
<p>The thing is that we don’t have a good relationship. I don’t talk to him and he doesn’t talk to me (except the times, when he feels the need to criticize me on the phone to other people). My mom warned me that I’m not supposed say anything to him or I will regret it. Chances are that it will be perceived as me being rude (though not my intent) and I will get in trouble.</p>
<p>So, I guess everyone in my household silently suffers to some extent at his convenience.</p>
<p>You’re right about the whole utilizing time at school. I’m considering going to school an hour early. I’m not a fond of losing sleep - but it has to be done.</p>
<p>Yeah, maybe losing sleep isn’t the smartest thing to do. </p>
<p>Hmmm…I guess I’ll see how it works out first and if it becomes too much, I don’t know I’ll think of something hopefully lol.</p>
<p>On a more positive note: I’m happy I get to see my nephew. I used to lecture him for hours as a method of studying whenever I had a test or something and he would look so focused and driven. Cutest thing ever.</p>
<p>I’m gonna sign off now and trying enjoying my few moments of freedom without losing my sanity lol.</p>
<p>runningonempty, wear headphones and listen to music or tell him to stop. It seems like a very controlling and potentially harmful relationship. I would talk about that, and also ask him to stop… :</p>
<p>I’m about to spend several hours writing an essay on whether Plato’s arguments in favor of justice in the Republic ultimately rest on the concept of the Good.</p>
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