When it comes to the people in your life, do you find it difficult to create solid boundaries or do you find yourself agreeing or committing to requests that complicate your life?
What about people who make you uncomfortable in your own home? How do you alert them that you would rather they not visit or call you?
I’ve always been much better with the written word than a face-to-face or phone conversation. Recently I found myself in just such a position. I had to alert a relative who makes me feel so uncomfortable that I would rather she not visit or …read more

While caught up in my endless addictive reading mode on one of my favorite message boards, I stumbled on a discussion about a blended family who is struggling over family and financial issues.
A few facts:

The son lives with the father and stepmom.
Stepmom has child who is 18 and lives with father.
Husband manages household finances in one account.
Wife is told they are too broke and can’t give her son money for car repairs
Husband spends a great deal on his child’s sports activities
The couple have a small toddler together

Given that set of circumstances above, what do you think would be …read more