Yes, a boisterous holiday might be too much for your sister-in-law, but let her decide that.
So, you’re off the bottle. Time to let yourself off the hook from shame, too.
And while the oven’s heated up, consider fixing yourself some humble pie.
Her child rented her a place for a couple of months in the winter but didn’t consult with her.
How to turn “HE CAN’T RIDE HIS SCOOTER YET!” into “he can’t ride his scooter — yet!”
“Our culture is not your costume” is a pretty good place to start.
Before you make your point, make sure you’ve got his attention.
She won’t take a joking “no” for an answer, so give her a “no” that’s serious but kind.
Her husband writes an unnecessarily nasty letter. Her neighbor is unmoved.
Auntie takes the kids on globe-trotting adventures, but their mom gets Grinchy about gifts.
More Carolyn Hax
