Dear Annie: We host holidays for both sides of the family. Yes, it’s massive and chaotic, but incredible!
The result after 25 years? Both sides of our families love each other and even make plans on their own to get together!
Dear Annie: Walking away allows toxic family space to self-reflect
It’s often said that walking away is about loving yourself ... but walking away is also about loving them. Walking away gives ...
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Dear Annie: With my in-laws, it’s the more, the merrier
Dear Annie: I loved reading the different responses from both grandmothers in the “Daughter-in-Law’s Dilemma.” I’m fortunate ...
Dear Annie: Including in-laws creates multigenerational closeness
I loved reading the different responses from both grandmothers in the “Daughter-in-Law’s Dilemma.” I’m fortunate to be the ...
Dear Annie: Walking away from a toxic relative can help them too
In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane shares a letter from a reader who makes an interesting point about dealing with ...
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Dear Annie: I take a ‘the more, the merrier’ approach to ease family gathering dynamics
Dear The More the Merrier: What a wonderful letter! You sound kindhearted and very thoughtful. My guess is that your sons ...
Dear Annie: When I abdicated the role of ‘reluctant event coordinator’, my husband’s family fell apart
She feels some guilt due to this, but overall is unwilling to be the glue that keeps her husband's family together.
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Dear Annie: Walking away gives others the chance to be responsible for their own actions
It’s often said that walking away is about loving yourself ... but walking away is also about loving them. Walking away gives ...
Dear Annie: Walking away from toxic family member helps them, too
It’s often said that walking away is about loving yourself ... but walking away is also about loving them. Walking away gives ...
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Dear Annie: I’ve found a solution to in-law dynamics (a positive attitude goes a long way)
My solution has been to host the holidays for both sides of the family. Yes, it’s massive and chaotic, but seeing cousins ...
Dear Annie: How I keep both sides of my family close
Dear Annie: I appreciated your thoughts to “Walk Away,” a woman asking for guidance on how to feel OK with walking away from toxic family members (in this case, a narcissistic mom). I have been in ...
Dear Annie: Here’s how I brought my husband’s family closer to our kids
Yes, it’s massive and chaotic, but seeing cousins from both sides together and watching my husband enjoy his time with his ...