FAMILY ADVICE

It would be wonderful if every family member, whether through blood or marriage, was kind, thoughtful and fun to be around. Unfortunately we don't always get to choose our families, and as a result, you'll find helpful suggestions and advice here to help you deal with the crazies.

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I am not attracted to people from my ethnic background. My parents disapprove. Help!
I am an Asian-American with immigrant parents who strongly believe marrying within your own race and religion is extremely important to creating a sol...read more (2 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

How to stand up to a relative or in-law who seems to be butting in just a little too much?
How do you stand up to a relative or in-law who seems to be butting in just a little too much? I don't mean they are trying to make decisions for me/u...read more (1 answers)
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Distance from bitchy older sisters is messing with my sense of family. Help!
I have several older sisters who are always at odds with each other, creating alliances, a lot of bitching and moaning. I always seem to be the neutr...read more (2 answers)
daisy posted in Family

Worried about my cousin's choice of men. What can I say to her?
My cousin whom I love to death is 22 years old and dating a 30 year old for the two years. This 30 year old lives in the basement with his parents, do...read more (1 answers)
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How do I tell my brother to stop dating trash?
I am happily married and know what it's like on the dating scene. My younger brother, however, has really only had one girlfriend...his present girlfr...read more (2 answers)
LoungeChairLinds posted in Family

Jobless Elephant in the room - How to protect my cousin?
My cousin is with a major loser!! He doesn't have a job and doesn't want a real one. He lost his job and now she is calling around seeing if he can w...read more (1 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

Mother-In-Law has a problem with baby's baptism
My husband and I are planning on Baptizing our daughter soon. I am Catholic and he is not but he doesn't have any objections to my requests for this s...read more (2 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

Mother In-Law keeps trying to feed me - I'm not hungry!
How do I say no to my partners Mother who always offers me food when I visit and I am not always hungry? The food is OK but sometimes I am just not ...read more (3 answers)
wiseone posted in Family

His Mother is suffocating me! Help!
What do I do when my partner's Mother is very much in his business and wants to help us do everything? Even help us decide what we buy for our place! ...read more (2 answers)
wiseone posted in Family

Helping a friend with the loss of a child
Acquaintances of mine (we have mutual friends) have recently lost their only son in long fight with cancer. I'm at a loss as to what to do to help or ...read more (2 answers)
cougwriter posted in Family

Prejudiced family makes Engagement Less than Joyful
Several months ago, I finally got engaged to my boyfriend of three years. Both of us have always been very independent from our families and live a f...read more (1 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

He wants more children but I'm unsure. Need advice!
My husband has always said he wanted 3 children. I have always thought 2 was plenty. Now that we have 2 children, my husband is starting to talk abo...read more (1 answers)
LaurenPS posted in Family

How to behave around her abusive ex?
So, I am engaged to a wonderful woman, who was a single mother when I met her. Everyone warned me about how difficult this relationship would be and ...read more (2 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

Keeping the in-laws happy
In-laws!!! They don't like you. You don't care for them. But you have something in common: you all love their daughter. How do you cultivate your ...read more (1 answers)
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Baby Weight
I have gained a lot of weight since my son and my husband tells me that if I dont lose it he will be forced to have an affair. Im in a state of confus...read more (2 answers)
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