Assalamualaikum everyone, I have read istikhara, and I know the meaning. My heart is telling me I should do some of the suggestions that have been laid out before me. Essentially, my resolve in terms of this issue hasn't been compromised: I am still asking for the same thing (based off the hadith in regards to the etiquette of dua from hadith). I am going with the belief that my dua WILL InshAllah get answered and that I just got to be patient. In regards to the brother trying to be "comical". I understand you are trying to be funny, but please take in the consideration of the feelings of other folks. If you can, please make dua for your brother just like I will for you and I sincerely hope that Allah gives you all that your heart desires in this world and in the next world InshAllah. Ameen. Take care and Assalamualaikum.