DEAR ABBY: My younger daughter is the half-sister of a well-known athlete’s spouse. They have been married final yr and invited my daughter. Every week later they DISinvited her! There’s a 20-year hole of their ages, however my daughter appears as much as her half-sister. My daughter’s emotions have been actually damage. My emotions might have been much more damage. All of her different siblings have been there, in addition to a number of different relations.
We have been by no means advised why my daughter was disinvited. Her father didn’t stand as much as his older daughter for breaking his youthful daughter’s coronary heart. My daughter is getting older, and she or he is aware of who her brother-in-law is when she sees him on TV. How can I cease being offended at these folks for hurting my child? — FURIOUS MAMA IN MICHIGAN
DEAR MAMA: You said there’s a 20-year age hole between your daughter and the bride. Is it doable that the bride and her well-known fiance had issues about somebody so younger (7, 8, 9?) at their high-profile marriage ceremony? Earlier than your resentment continues to construct, attempt having a rational dialog along with your daughter’s half-sister so that you absolutely perceive the circumstances. Whereas I don’t assist disinviting somebody from a celebration, it’s doable that the invitation was despatched in error.
Expensive Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also called Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Expensive Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Field 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
