How can I get them to tone it down when the in-laws come for Thanksgiving?
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.Ask Amy: I want the money my husband lent our friend. How do I get it?
The holidays are coming up and my folks will be visiting us for Thanksgiving dinner, along with my husband’s parents . Thoughtfully try to seat your guests next to others you believe might bring out their better qualities .Ask your guests if they’d each like to give a short before-dinner toast, going around the table and outlining something they are thankful for.If your folks start to squabble, interrupt the dynamic by asking one to help you with a task in another room.My ex-boyfriend, “Chet,” was my first boyfriend . We had an amicable ending, and it’s been about three years since we broke up.
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