Sister wonders about forcing confession
Dear Upset: First of all, while it is definitely not pleasant to be excluded within a larger group of friends, I have to wonder why you would want to be included within this noxious "girl" group.
You had an opportunity to behave in a way that would model pro-social and inclusive behavior when you held your own bachelorette party and chose not to invite them. At this point, you could express yourself like a grown-up: "Hey, your exclusive behavior bothers me. Can we find ways to come closer together?"
All of you should behave more like grown women, and less like "girls."
Dear Amy: "Want to Make it Right" wanted to reach out to someone that the writer thought he had bullied in high school. Thank you for responding: "It is never a mistake, and never too late, to make amends."
That quote made it onto my refrigerator.
-- Avid Reader
Dear Reader: Thank you. I feel honored!
Here's what's on my fridge: "It's never a mistake, and never too late, to make carbonara."
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