The article discusses two dilemmas presented to Abby. One reader, "Tired in the East," struggles with the impact of a difficult family on their hosting experience, feeling overwhelmed and seeking advice on handling uninvited guests. Abby advises reinforcing personal boundaries. The second reader faces challenges with a cousin's reckless behavior and emotional support expectations, emphasizing the complex dynamics in family relationships and the importance of recognizing when someone needs professional help. Abby encourages an understanding approach but also reminds the reader to maintain personal boundaries.
For a guest to bring other people (and their pet!) without first clearing it with the host is extremely rude. If the host shows reluctance, for the guest to insist is even worse.
Explain to your grandchild that you are not getting any younger and hosting the entire family has taken a toll on you, which is why you will be restricting the invitation to only your family members in the future.
She has made some extremely rash and concerning choices over the last year. After she had her second baby, she left her husband and started seeing a series of borderline-abusive men.
She will accept nothing less than full support from her family and friends. She has cut off her sister, to the point of not attending her wedding.
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