My mother and mother-in-law have had a falling out due to a misunderstanding on my mother-in-law's part. My mother-in-law lives with me and my mother is due to visit in the summer (she lives abroad). Before I collapse with stress, I need some external perspective on this issue. Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2013 -
15 answers
My older brother (in his 50s) posted something on FB regarding the Steubenville rape case, which was:
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posted by HopperFan
on Mar 17, 2013 -
52 answers
I have a problem with my little sister's baby daddy. He's racist, bigoted, irresponsible, and I can see that he's a bad person for my sister and their child. It's driving me crazy, and being around him is breaking my heart. What can/should I do? Warning: some derogatory language within.
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posted by your mom's a sock puppet
on Dec 22, 2012 -
47 answers
Tricky family situation, I don't know how to act or move forward and need some objective advice.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 15, 2012 -
20 answers
I am unnecessarily and randomly critical of people. It is worse when I am stressed. This impacts my friendships, home life, and work. I need to stop.
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posted by domo
on Sep 12, 2012 -
34 answers
Can you help me improve my relationship with my grandparents? They recently moved across the country to be closer to family (my parents, my sister and me + husband). We've grown apart since I transitioned from child to adult (which I think is fairly normal) and I was looking forward to having them in the same city to get closer again. This is turning out to be more difficult than originally premised. Special snowflake details within.
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posted by pallas14
on Sep 3, 2012 -
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My father and stepmother have rejected my son, after I placed him in an Open Adoption following his birth earlier this year. How do I deal with important family events where both parties would be welcome and invited? Snowflake details within.
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posted by erasorhed
on Aug 6, 2012 -
21 answers
Tell me about situations where you've reluctantly cut off contact with a close friend, family member, or confidant -- especially those in which the relationship was good to you but you felt that letting go was the best move for *their* sake.
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posted by renovatio1
on May 27, 2012 -
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My mother, who has borderline personality disorder, has thrown a tremendous wrench into my relationship. I am so overwhelmed by this right now. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2012 -
47 answers
How much time can I reasonably expect my partner to spend with family of mine whom he dislikes?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2012 -
38 answers
I need some advice on how to communicate better with my dad and hopefully improve our relationship.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2012 -
11 answers
We are exploring moving in with my mother for six months over next winter. She has a very large home where the daylight basement functions as its own living space -- second washer/dryer, kitchenette, bathroom, bedrooms etc. What questions should we be asking? Have you ever done this? How did it go?
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posted by amanda
on Feb 9, 2012 -
13 answers
Multiple Issues Filter: I've been dealing with depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping for the past few years. I was on meds (effexor and klonopin) for 8 and 4 months respectively before tapering off of them rather quickly so I could have a sleep study done. Last night was my sleep study. The tech woke me up at 2am to adjust a wire, and when she entered the room I started screaming at the top of my lungs.
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posted by infinityjinx
on Feb 8, 2012 -
34 answers
My father passed away recently. We were estranged and I feel really strange about how his family handled his passing. I'm looking for advice about contacting them, or just leaving things be. Help!
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posted by carmenghia
on Jan 24, 2012 -
25 answers
I've lost objectivity. It seems clear that my mother's 'boyfriend' is a giant loser, but she wants him to be accepted by us and included in family events. What do we do?
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posted by kitcat
on Oct 3, 2011 -
30 answers
Hiking as a family (with 3 teens)-need help making it enjoyable for all. Any tips? The challenges I have had in the past are kids who want to sleep in so it is usually a hotter time of the day for hiking and I have noticed my DH likes to get way ahead of all of the rest of us and even takes different routes sometimes. It seems like the slower ones of our group have to hurry to catch up to the faster hikers. We are all in pretty good shape.
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posted by seekingsimplicity
on Jun 13, 2011 -
9 answers
How do you stay calm under (social) pressure? I'm looking for some tips on how to keep my cool when someone is really trying to wind me up and make me lose my temper.
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posted by rubbish bin night
on Jun 2, 2011 -
28 answers
Is there any way to save my relationship with a relative who has suddenly distanced himself after marriage?
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posted by timsneezed
on May 29, 2011 -
14 answers
How do I tell my sister she rambles on and on and on and on constantly, in a kind way and effective way? Help!!
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posted by *phoenix*
on May 18, 2011 -
27 answers
How can I restore my mental health/sanity after one stressful hell of a year? Additionally, any suggestions for starting to heal as a surviour of emotional abuse by a parent?
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posted by snowysoul
on May 9, 2011 -
16 answers
How to overcome feeling lost, aimless, confused, and alone? Thirty years into my life, I feel like I haven't accomplished anything, and I'm not sure how to go about achieving the things I want from where I am (physically, mentally, and emotionally) right now.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2011 -
21 answers
How to deal with family members who keep asking for things, when they
didn't help me when I needed it badly? (Long emotional details...)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2011 -
29 answers
How do I connect with extended family members from whom my immediate family has been estranged? My immediate family has always been on acrimonious terms with my extended family on my dad's side. Now that I'm older I would like to get to know them better but I don't know how to go about doing this.
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posted by schroedinger
on Jan 11, 2011 -
9 answers
Asking for mom: how do you get back out there and form close friendships/relationships after you've already settled down, raised a family, and devoted yourself to work?
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posted by Amaranta
on Jan 9, 2011 -
13 answers
How can I find a way to get along with my family again?
When I'm around my family for big family occasions like Christmas, everyone seems to fall into long-ago-established patterns of behaviour in which I'm treated like an awkward/over-sensitive/"difficult" twelve-year-old. Anything I do seems to reinforce that impression, and (although I try hard to prevent it) I'm pretty sure that the more they see me that way, the less calm and less inclined to make nice about everything I become, making the whole thing worse.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2010 -
37 answers
How can I come out to my extended family without it being a holiday "surprise" or confessional atmosphere?
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Nov 20, 2010 -
22 answers
I need to start calling my mom more often. We are not close. We are both bad at small talk. What the heck do we talk about?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 18, 2010 -
31 answers
I had a childhood that, to the casual observer, was pretty damned chaotic, and this causes some confusion when sharing family anecdotes in casual conversation.
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posted by Wroksie
on Oct 15, 2010 -
25 answers
I have been involved in a long distance relationship for two years now. I am planning on moving out of the country to be with my partner sometime early next year. My family has absolutely FREAKED over the news. What can I do to assure them that things will be okay?
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posted by BrianJ
on Sep 14, 2010 -
17 answers
seeing 10 year old sister for first time in over 4 years, help me figure out what to say/how to act!
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 6, 2010 -
17 answers
My uncle has cancer...allegedly, and our family members are rallying together to help him. How can I give without feeling like a sucker?
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posted by stedman15
on Jul 19, 2010 -
11 answers
I want to introduce my wonderful boyfriend to my family. The problem? My father is a bigot and I'm 100% certain he'll be very unwelcoming. Please help me figure out how to navigate this situation.
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posted by arianell
on Jun 30, 2010 -
31 answers
Theoretical relationship filter: Would my boyfriend be a jealous freak if he told me he doesn't like or want me getting theraputic massages from my cousin's husband who's a licensed masseuse?
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posted by InterestedInKnowing
on Jan 28, 2010 -
36 answers
I am a paralegal. No matter what I say, my father continually reminds me that if I went to law school I would have a better job, make more money, etc. If I say anything remotely intelligent, he automatically responds, "See, you should go to law school." Please help me make him understand that I don't want to go back to school, and his nonstop pestering only makes me feel stupid and inadequate.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2010 -
54 answers
I'm closing the family bank/charity. What do I say when the next sibling asks for a "loan"?
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posted by sfkiddo
on Dec 26, 2009 -
29 answers
Worried about my emotional well-being, and my future. Need some good Metafilter advice....
I am a 34 y/o female who is gainfully employed and generally self-sufficient (own my own home, car, take care of the house, etc.) but I am extremely lonely and feel more and more isolated everyday.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2009 -
29 answers
