Dear Nichole:

Better “run from the situation”, not confront it because sometimes running is the thing to do; it is not always better to confront. Confronting makes sense only if there is a likely possibility of a resolution to come out of the confrontation, and I don’t see it.

I think it is a good idea that you copy this thread into a Word document for yourself to read later at any time, to remind yourself of this visit so to not repeat and plan on yet another visit in the future. I wouldn’t like it if you forget in the future all the heartache of this visit and nostalgically remember only a good moment here or there.

So I suggest not confronting, not more than saying to your younger brother something like: looks to me that you are angry at me so I will be sitting right there, away from you.

That will explain to him why you will be sitting away from him at the airport. if and when it is possible for you.

anita