Tough Talk,
My father and I have never been close, but as he is getting older I have tried to get closer to him. He was cold and aloof, but his most recent wife, Toby-Ann has done her best to bridge the gap and I was really grateful to her. However, the Christmas card I sent this year forgot to include her. Toby-Ann called me and really chewed me out for the oversight. I know I made a mistake, but was rushing through them. She didn’t need to treat me so awfully. Should I apologize for my Christmas card? What should I do? (Reuther, New Hampshire)
Reuther,
Your father and his newest trophy wife have treated you awfully. You should wash your hands of them and tell them to take a long walk off a short peer. Your reaction should be pure rage and anger. And if you do have to talk to them, tell them in no uncertain terms how disgusted with them you are and that they are scum. Don’t cop out.
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