A couple of weeks ago, I moved out of my marital home (details in my posting history). Whilst I seem to be doing okay, most people expect me to not be. In fact, they seem to expect a fragility and sadness from me that I'm not feeling even remotely. This has lead to some judgements from people that I could have done without.
How can I navigate the sympathy of folks during the holiday season without having to pretend to be an emotional mess (which I'm not) and without suffering judgement from people who don't know the whole story (Which I can happily live without).
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posted by six sided sock
on Dec 22, 2012 -
27 answers
Holidays always seem to bring relationship issues to the surface. My 46 year old boyfriend of five months isn't ready to cut the apron strings from his family - should I stick around and hope this changes or learn to accept it or move on? How do you accept something so annoying? Snowflake details inside.
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posted by BlueMartini7
on Nov 24, 2012 -
43 answers
My family's Thanksgiving has been hijacked by unwanted guests. Please help with etiquette so we're all happy.
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posted by Cloudberry Sky
on Nov 11, 2012 -
74 answers
FranceFilter:
Vacances de la Toussaint (fall midterm holidays) have what effect on traveling? Are trains, family-oriented sights, indoor pools, etc. packed, or is it mostly status quo?
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posted by wnissen
on Oct 1, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm planning a holiday in Scotland this August with a friend. We'd like to incorporate a few days (anything up to a week) of walking. Ideally, we'd like to go on a guided walk organised by a tour company - the kind where you stay in B&Bs/guest houses each night and the tour company organises transportation of your luggage during the day. The level of walking should be of the easy-to-moderate rather than super-challenging: the goal is to appreciate the beautiful Scottish landscape rather than undertake a strenuous physical challenge.
I've googled tour companies that offer this kind of thing, but I was wondering if any mefites have specific recommendations for UK-based tour companies offering this kind of holiday? Or any particular advice?
posted by meronym
on Apr 19, 2012 -
9 answers
What do we know about the origins of
vehi she'amda from the Passover haggadah?
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posted by spbmp
on Apr 11, 2012 -
5 answers
I am transitioning (ftm) and haven't told my extended family. My grandmother is extremely distraught by my mother's passing last year. We are seeing each other for the first time in 6 months at a holiday dinner this month. How do I balance my needs with her needs and minimize drama?
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posted by buteo
on Dec 11, 2011 -
25 answers
Is it okay to give my therapist/psychologist a holiday gift and/or card?
posted by tmharris65
on Dec 10, 2011 -
10 answers
Travel in northern europe over Christmas: insane, or eminently reasonable with minor hiccups?
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posted by aramaic
on Aug 23, 2011 -
9 answers
Sell me Grenoble! I will be in Grenoble for five days, and if I like it enough, I might return for a year or two...
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posted by ddaavviidd
on May 7, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm getting ready to dye Easter eggs with my kids, ages 7, 9, 11 and 14. Do you have any tips for decorating easter eggs? Our repertoire consists of using two colors, crayons, and putting on stickers. My google-fu is failing me.
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posted by craniac
on Apr 23, 2011 -
18 answers
How can I most easily and inexpensively send small holiday gifts from France to the US?
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posted by sucre
on Nov 13, 2010 -
3 answers
I know we've got some fabulously crafty people hanging out on the Green. What have been some of your best appreciated,
cheap Holiday projects?
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posted by Ys
on Sep 21, 2010 -
47 answers
Do travel agencies exist any more? If so, will it be worth it to use one for this trip? Can they make it easier to travel with my owner-trained service animal?
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posted by jesirose
on Aug 17, 2010 -
18 answers
I was a dolt and missed the deadline to ship my Mom's
potential Christmas gift to my parent's house before I left town. So now I'm left with one weekend in NYC to find her something pretty for the home that's also small enough to fit in a carry-on suitcase. I need recommendations for classy, inexpensive stores in NYC that carry unique and/or handmade bowls, candle holders, tableware, etc for under $80.
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posted by Viola
on Dec 18, 2008 -
14 answers
What are the most memorable, awesome or useful handmade gifts you've received or given? I'm in search of some inspiration, as well as cautionary tales.
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posted by carbide
on Oct 19, 2008 -
38 answers
