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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Flirting Father in Law - How do I make it stop?
My father in law seems to have a thing for me. He is always overly attentive when I come to visit and it is beginning to get on my nerves. He complime...read more (5 answers)
soraliba posted in Family

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

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

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

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

My boyfriend is afraid to show me to his Mom
My boyfriend is a perfect guy. Well-educated, handsome and makes a good money. But he is so dependent on him Mom, you cannot believe. He is 36 and rec...read more (3 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

Tick Tock Baby Clock...Did someone forget to wind mine??
My boyfriend and I are 35 and in a GREAT relationship. All of my friends are married and have kids. We don't have any children nor do we want any. We ...read more (2 answers)
Sunshine posted in Family

In-Laws
I am very lucky in the fact that I love my in-laws, and my husband loves my parents. Now that we've had a child, more often we're getting unsolicited ...read more (2 answers)
ESJoy posted in Family

Dad & Fiance Are Like Oil and Water
I have a close relationship with my father and he does not like my fiance' and my fiance' knows it. I do value my relationship with my father, but I ...read more (1 answers)
MindToday posted in Family

Distant Older Sister
I desire a closer relationship with my eldest sister, but she is unapproachable. How do tell her?...read more (4 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

Offering Mom a Dose of Reality...Never Easy
My mother was recently "dumped" and blames the break-up on family drama, which her partner was witness to. How do I tell her without hurting her feel...read more (1 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

Too Young in My Opinion...But What Do I Know?
My niece is getting married at 20, despite objections from the majority of our family. I have misgivings, but I want to be supportive. What should I...read more (2 answers)
mgo95062 posted in Family

Oh Momma - Leave Me Alone! Let me be!
How do you be your own woman and try to satisfy your mother's idea of the woman you should be at the same time and not LOSE YOUR MIND?!...read more (1 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)
anonymous posted in Family

Adult Children Drama
I have gone through a messy divorce after enduring a bad, traumatic marriage for nearly 20 years. I have one daughter 18 years old and a younger son. ...read more (2 answers)
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