![]() ![]() What can I do? Is it OK to institute a “code of conduct”?Ĭan I state from the beginning that there be no talk of the past, and insist that we stay on track with the present and future? It really drains my energy, and just thinking about a long meal with the negativity does make me want to “take the edge off.” - Soberĭear Sober: You should not institute rules for your guests to follow. My husband stays as far from the conversations as he can when she’s around and abandons ship. Even if Reince continues to loathe the popinjay. So: Scaramucci will be fine working with Reince. I want to invite her to spend time with us on Thanksgiving but don’t know how much of the memories and negativity I can take. The perfectly calibrated insult is a rara avis nowadays ass-and douche-compounds don’t really count so when someone resurrects an elegant 16th-century epithet, attention must be paid. ![]() I have found sobriety to be fantastic and need to surround myself with others who encourage this behavior. I still have bad days, but these days don’t drag me into the dark places. Having just gone through a serious and debilitating battle with alcohol (I am now gratefully sober) I am motivated to stay positive. Her criticism takes in everything and everyone around her. This woman has traveled the world several times, has four beautiful grandchildren and has been welcome to spend time with us without strings attached. Often, if an audience, broadcaster, or forum member is challenged about their complaints (e.g. All conversations revolve around how terrible her life is, including obsessing about her divorce as if it happened yesterday (it was more than 30 years ago). Will make fun of the things it likes, never mind the bad stuff. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menuĭear Amy: My mother-in-law is a “Negative Nancy.” She has nothing positive to say about her life. ![]()
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