Dear Amy: My brother “Bob” has dated his girlfriend “Ainsley” for four years. During this time, she’s asked him to get braces, get LASIK surgery instead of wearing glasses, and to change his …
Ainsley’s critical remarks about how he used to look show a real lack of tact.
One way to respond is to keep it simple and say, “My brother’s great, no matter how he looks. I wish you could see that.”For two years after giving me this money she would refer to it as “the money I gave you.” I try to keep the lines of communication open, but she only wants to accuse me of “taking her money,” has threatened to sue me, threatened to “hurt” me, and cursed at me.Dear Madness:
Given the circumstances you cite, these funds might be safer in your control than in your mother’s. Don’t give the money back, but continue to assure her that you will help if she demonstrates a need.
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