Battling SAD and crabby houseguests- How to deal?
812822
Write down your house rules with consequences and have a serious sit down family meeting.  This is your house YOUR haven.  Set the rules, make your room your quiet space.  They have got to take their spats and immature behavior outside your home.
375490
I had a similar situation with a brother-in-law.  To save the family embarressment I told my husband and since then he never leaves me in the room alone with him.  Ignore the advances or if they get too bad, just say no.
234744
Listen to Sassy.Also you can look on your own.\nIn the meantime try to control yourself,don't lash out at her when she makes one of her digs. It sounds like you are\nboth decent people stuck in a tough situation. Don't let\nwords be spoken that can't be taken back-suck it up,take a deep breath,leave the room if you have to.When you have your\nown place it'll be easier to get along and repair the damage.Good luck and remember you're both human.
761072
It's your day.  Invite your mom and step-dad, but not whoever they might be with.  Stress that the invitation is for them alone.  Also, tell them tht if they start arguing or fighting, that they will have to leave.  It's not worth it to have them there if it makes you unhappy.  If that makes  them mad, too bad.  They don't have to come.  Remember, it's what makes you happy that matters.  If they make it worse, just don't let them come.  If they love you, they should accept the temporary peace you're suggestong.  After all, it's just for a day, isn't  it?
120673
They are family so they should be treated like family. If they are from out of town just be patient for a while you might need their help one of these days. If they live in town then just tell them someone like your b-friend or someone close to you is coming over to spend a couple of days with you because something is wrong with their place then offer to rent them a hotel for a night so they can figure out where else to go because you will be too crowded. Renting them a hotel would probably be cheaper than keeping them with you.
516468
Tell them you don't appreciate their negative behavior, and if they continue, walk away.  Some people LIVE for nagging and carping, and they are often better known as "psychic vampires".  They can suck the energy right out of you.
829792
avoid any confrontation, play the headache/not feeling well act until yo are ready to bounce then leave him a note letting him know why you chose to go.. maybe with a word of advice in the hopes that he'll be better to his next victim...\nthis is assuming of course that he is unbearable...\nMaybe you're the tough one to get along with?
205638
I usually deal with things pretty well, but once in a great while I'll need to call a friend or catch one of my buddies online & say, "I'M P*SSED OFF!!!" then rant for half an hour or so.\nIf you need to talk, I'm around, so you can use me, I guess\nBUT if you're one of those who ALWAYS has something to complain about, and life just SUCKS, then you should look into changing your outlook, because I don't have patience for whiners (I live with one, and I'm just this side of knocking out the rest of his teeth for b*tching about everything & doing nothing to change his circumstances).
164236
let them know how you feel even say the same thing as your question and get out and socialize see if he comes around if not remember to let no one keep you down there is to much to be happy about to be sad all the time
785153
Stay home. Do not let them control your mind. Use lots of alunimum foil. Be brave and God bless.
991240
It takes two to argue, and I've found the best way to deal with a chronic arguer is to ignore their comments.  Assuming that Ralph doesn't like to argue with Bob and just gets caught up in it, I would talk with Ralph and see if he would agree to just ignore the "bait" that Bob might be throwing down to get him into an argument (probably won't be easy to do that).  Or maybe the group should just get together and tell Bob and Ralph exactly what you all think of their constant bickering.  Hopefully they'll stop.
1034307
deal with emotional pain.. i wud like u to suggest that don't be sad ,think that it was just a game and either one has to win.\nthis is a part of our lives . remember.... u have both gud & bad times.
1054037
its hard, i know i am the oldest and i have one sister and one brother and we all have behavior problems. The best way to deal with it is to make up some time just for yourself. Since you live in tight quarters it doesn't have to be inside. ask your parents if you can take a walk every day like before or after dinner, even if its just around the block. it gives you some time with nobody else to sort stuff out in your brain. You also gets fresh air and its good for you. It sounds stupid but it really works trust me!
929534
Hmm. Yelling at them doesnt seem to work, neither does repeatedly beating them with your fist. Thats a toughie. Perhaps you could attatch some furniture castors and roll it down a steep hill?
636589
I personally had the same problem.  I finally had enough and stood up at Thanksgiving dinner.  It was kinda funny to see the looks on their faces.  I just said get over yourselves or we won't be coming around.  It was funny, they were stunned, then they were nice.  I think families like that like to gang up on the "outsider"  and they just never matured outside of the eighth grade.  They are bullies and they will stop if you confront them.
1065146
Ask yourself this Question.Who are you hurting by this behavior?You won't change "a##holes" this way,and in fact you are playing into their paws,"cause they see they're getting a reaction.Isn't it better to just ignore their s--t,and bide your time?
415654
Back off.\n\nThere are some major unresolved issues in their life and they are lashing out as everyone.\n\nLet it run its course and when some degree of sanity returns, then return to help.