Posts tagged: relatives
When You're the Adult Child Who Still Gets Grabbed
Growing up doesn't automatically end the family patterns around touch that started when you were small. Here's what it takes to actually change them.
The Holiday Gathering and the Relatives Who Don't Take No for an Answer
Every year, same relatives, same problem. How to prepare for it, handle it in the moment, and not spend the whole drive home regretting what you didn't say.
The Relative Who Always Touches Your Face or Hair
This specific kind of unwanted contact reads as affection to the person doing it. It doesn't always land that way. What to say to someone who genuinely means well.
What to Say to the Relative Who Was Hurt by Your Child's No
Your kid said they didn't want a hug. The relative is now sulking. How to handle their feelings without reversing the message you just sent your child.