Not everyone enjoys the holidays. Beyond the good Thanksgiving and Christmas eating and paid time off, the holidays really are another opportunity to usher in familial shade. Every pound added will be discussed. Your occupation and educational choices will be dissected. And if you’re single, so will your lack of a #him. Grandmothers, aunts, and […]
Category Archives: Family
Meeting the Parents (Isn’t So Bad After All)
Soon after my boyfriend and I made it official, we decided that I should probably meet the parents. Since they live in the same town, we arranged for me to visit their home on a Saturday evening. My married coworker, who is always eager to give unsolicited relationship advice, told me to dress conservatively. Moms […]
Great Motherly Advice We Abide By
If I could be 01% of the woman my mom is, I would have lived life well. This woman has taught me almost everything I know and has instilled in me values and skills I will take with me forever. Feeling very grateful, I asked some of the unchose contributors to share some advice their […]