Q: I am no longer comfortable spending time with my common law's family because they always make backhanded compliments. I’ve tried talking to him about this, but he thinks I’m acting like a spoiled brat. He says that if I feel insulted, I’m a big girl and should stick up for myself. I feel that because it’s his family, he should be sticking up for me. What should I do? Click here for the answer
Cue Cards for the Dining DeadThey’re a fixture in any restaurant: The couple that has run out of conversation. Known as “the dining dead,” they read the menu a dozen times, resort to food-related commentary or, worse, give up on talking altogether. Sound familiar? Here are a few conversation starters for all you speechless diners.
