Advice from Amy Dickinson.
I grew up in a fractious household. It was loud and disorganized, but my parents worked hard and my four siblings and I all went to college and are successful and happy people. We are a very close, loving and loyal family.
My parents love one another very much, but they tend to squabble and pick at one another, no matter where they are. In our household, this was just normal. We’d pick on each other, have arguments , and then forgive one another and move on. I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for how to manage this. It’s just one day, but I’m already nervous. I want everyone to have a good time.: My main suggestion is that you should take care to design this day so that your folks and in-laws get to know one another as individuals. Split up the couples by giving them different roles before dinner. Your husband might want to take his dad and your father on a short outing, while you do the same with the elder women.
I hope that with time your husband grows to understand your folks’ relationship style as “living loudly” versus “fighting.”My ex-boyfriend, “Chet,” was my first boyfriend . Chet recently “unfollowed” me on Instagram – my main social media tool.I have been working as an exotic dancer, so I am wondering if that is the reason he decided to unfriend me?I recently found out that his brother has cancer, and it makes me sad.
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