'She won't stop posting private photos of me on social media - and laughs when I ask her to stop': This is such a common problem, says CAROLINE WEST-MEADS... and my answer may surprise you

Q My younger sister, who is 30, is much more outgoing and gregarious than me. I'm nine years older and, as the eldest sibling, always felt I had to be more responsible. We were not very close growing up because of the age gap, but since her 20s she has become like a good friend. We often socialise together now, especially recently as I have been feeling lonely after splitting from a long-time partner, which has been devastating.
The problem is that she constantly posts our activities on social media, which I hate. So if I'm out with her and friends I have to expect lots of selfies and sometimes photos of me when I'm off-guard. Even if it's just for friends and family, I dislike being in so many pictures and worry about their impact on my job.

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