Ask a few gentle questions, and do it face to face. But it’s not your responsibility to fix things
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She may not realise she’s experiencing domestic abuse, or may not be ready to talk about it yet. Let her know you’re there for her no matter what

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Does your brother-in-law remind you of someone else in your past? Or is the problem your changed relationship with your sister? Working that out could reduce your annoyance

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Accepting you can no longer do things is a huge deal, so this will need to be handled very sensitively

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My mother-in-law is still d…

There’s this idea that friendships should just happen, but they need input and confidence
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How we’re parented deeply affects us but it doesn’t determine how we are as parents ourselves. It sounds as if your boyfriend understands this

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There are genuine concerns about young people using social media, but the main thing is that you talk to your parents about it
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You’ve been married for 50 years and you’re in love, so maybe you just speak a different ‘love language’

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Focus on yourself and your own self-worth, and you never know what may follow.
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I’m a 40-year-old man who has used da…

The first priority must be the safety of the most vulnerable – your mother and your sister’s children

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I’m a 40-year-old man and wo…