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

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

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

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

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

Leaving home
I'm feeling a bit of separation anxiety. I will be moving away from a place that I have called home for over 21 years. Is it normal to feel the extrem...read more (2 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

Monster In-Law
How does one "deal" with a middle-aged and possible menopausal future-mother-in-law? I do her bidding whenever asked, but it still seems like I can't ...read more (1 answers)
miertsume 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

Pushy mother
I've been dating my girlfriend for over a year now. She's great, we get along great, good in bed, everything. The only thing I can't stand is her moth...read more (2 answers)
karatemom posted in Family

Stay for the kids?
Do you stay together with your partner, even though you want to leave just because you have children together?...read more (2 answers)
anonymous posted in Family

My husband and parents are threatening to take my kid
I am a 24 year old married woman. I just want to state that I am prescribed 2 prescriptions (Xanax + Pain meds) for a slipped disc in my back. I never...read more (2 answers)
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