My sister-in-law is throwing a beef-n-beer benefit in my honor. Do I go?
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Being in the medical field, my answer to you would be go if you feel you can attend. The party is given to you in your honor of being a strong person. And hopefully raise money for your expenses.  Others will understand if you are unable to go. At this point you need to take care of youself.  Appreciate the fact you have people who truely care!! The ones that just want food and a party are not worthy of even a thank you note.\n\nMy name is Kim.The best of luck to you.  Please let me know how you are really doing, I'd love to hear from you.
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I had an answer for this, but it was too close to Cinnamon's. Give her the 10 pts. I've been in this situation enough times - don't even try to over-feed yourself. \n\nIt's great to start with intentions of only having one part of the meal at one place, but the next thing you know, the stuffing smells sooooo good, and you're stuffed! :)\n\nYour families should understand that you want to see everyone. What matters is that you're making the effort to visit with them all, and that you're not making anyone wait for you. Have fun!
804739
Ok.....do you have a mutual friend who lives there?  If so  arrange to go for a walk or out somewhere and have the friend invite her to come along.  If this isn't feasible, then just keep doing what you are, but ask her opinion on something.  A question that would require more than a yes or no answer, such as did you see that new restraunt that just opened and did you go there yet...stuff like that.  Borrow someones dog and take it for a walk.  There's an icebreaker right there.  When she stops fussing over the dog, invite her to go for a walk.  Tell  her you are watching it for a friend.  My guess is that she is picking up on what you feel for her and it's making her nervous. A woman's instincts, remember?
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I think a great "congratulatory gift" if you can swing it..would be to show up at their restaurant with a group of 20 people (reservations of course) in tow..all hungry and thirsty!\n\nor... a reservation for your companies Holiday party!\n\nor... show up once a week with a different group of friends who have not been there yet. \n\nor.... if you are looking for something more.."gifty" what about an ad in the paper congratulating them on achieving their dream? \n\nor a shadow box with mounting and an engraved plate the date for their first dollar bill to be displayed in? (mr. krabs would love that!\n\ngood luck to your friends!
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WOW...I think you guys just need to share the time with her..I do  not think you should just take her that might cause trouble for you and then you will never get to see her, my brother in law is going through the same thing right now and his girl is a nut case\n\nI feel for you..
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Usually we eat out! This time however I'm thinking of doing something I came across in LHG.com, and Oprah! Get some printed coupons for her from all of us! She could redeem it during the entire weekend! Fun things like, getting breakfast in bed, us doing the chores, getting to see her favorite movie, a special time for hugs, flowers, and so on!
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i guess you could choose to go to your aunts and not go with your mother. sure you may not have a big thanksgiving dinner but the two of you could come up with something. i think that even if you ended up eating soup and a sandwich together that would be great. i think you would both like that. so, tell your mom that you are going to spend it with your aunt.
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WOW...sounds like your daughter and son-in-law are very selfish people. I would give them a dose of their own medicine. You don't have to take that kind of disrespect from ANYONE. I would send your G-daughter a nice birthday card and leave it at that. They will surely run to you when they need something, but don't give in. Let them FEEL how they have made you feel.
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Your Mother-in-Law sounds pretty tactless,surely her own common sense should have told her that this was NOT a very clever thing to do.As for saying her own son could come 'later',well that's totally out of order,her son should come first.I wholeheartedly agree with you in that the ex could have had her own celebration meal with her son and declined the invitation.If my Mother put me in that position I would be far from happy and tell her so.I would NOT attend the meal,explain it to the son and arrange to take him out for a celebratory meal.\nThe Mother-in-Law needs kicking into touch,is she close to her ex-daughter-in-law?Does she have a problem with you?Whatever this womans logic,which seems to be non existent,your husband need to address the problem and explain,in no uncertain terms that,you and he are a couple now and if she cant respect yours and his feelings then to maybe distance yourselves until she comes to her senses.
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feed it my grandma's beef and grapefruit lasagna
64873
No offense, but I think your "sister-in-law" should think of something else. Because if she doesn't make it, will she have a back-up plan?
295323
You should keep the sugar packets for the tea that is being served on your roof at the barbeque that your neighbor's are having. You could also invite your uncle to the barbeque, and make ammends.
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You should include  your BF in the number of people coming from your family in the  RSVP.  I think I would have been offended  if my good friend  invited my sister but not me personally  in the invitation. why did'nt she send it  to you and  include your sister in the "  rest of the family"?  I'd just let it slide though and just wish your friend and her hubby wishes for a long life together.  This is'nt  bad enough to ruin your friends day over.Yes,you should buy them a gift too.
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I am happy you feel great about yourself!!!  I am proud of you!  You have done awesome!!!   The whole family is proud of you, so ditch the one who's bringing you down and come home!!!  We'll make you feel special!  I promise!\n\nOh yeah, and all these people who are telling you to lay off the beer should realize that you never drink, and that you deserve a treat.  You won't gain the weight back by drinking once!  Treat yourself! and enjoy!
976284
Man, I wish I was so cool that I could get presents from people who cared about me and then insult them on a public forum.\n\nGrow up.  And leave her.  She's way to good for you.
450602
STRANGE  you said that  because  my sister  in  law  picks  her  nose  in  public restaurants.And  she  flicks  her  burgers  on  the waitress.SHE  don't  admit she is wrong either. I  no  longer  eat  in  public  with  her. I stay  far  from  her,  because  i  think  she might flick  a  burger  on  me.
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I think your brother would want you to do something that makes you happy, that's what I would want my sister to do. Just think of him kindly and enjoy your day.