Guilt trip begins and daughter rides along

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: November 20, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

AMY DICKINSON
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
11-20-2006

Guilt trip begins and daughter rides along
AMY DICKINSON
Date: 11-20-2006, Monday
Section: THE MIX
Edtion: All Editions
Column: ASK AMY

Q. I come from a big family. I have four siblings, eight nieces and nephews, mother, father and stepfather.

Every year around this time, I get calls from my mother inquiring about my plans for the holiday season. (I'm married with no children.)

My husband and I have our own tradition of visiting his family for Thanksgiving and then spending the weekend before Christmas with my side of the family.

My husband and ...

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