Grandma rejects family due to 'cougar' accusation
Rather, it would only be weird if you made it so.
You should contact her through social media or email. Keep your communication very simple: "Hi 'Tiff' -- I was thinking about you today and wonder how you're doing. I've managed to avoid living in my parents' basement but have way too many roommates..." Tell her what you're doing with your time, say something funny and close with, "Get in touch when you have a chance. I'd love to catch up."
Dear Amy: "Worried Gran" was upset about her grandson vaping around his baby.
I really wish you knew what you were talking about before answering.
Vaping is not dangerous. Your alarmist reaction that he should wash his hands after vaping is ridiculous, because vaping devices do not transmit nicotine to fingers.
This young dad can protect his child from nicotine traces by wearing a "smoking jacket."
-- Upset with You
Dear Upset: I am a former smoker; occasional vaping helped me to quit nicotine altogether, so I do have personal experience with it.
More importantly, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns about second-hand nicotine exposure, especially to children. I agree with you that smoking outside and using a smoking jacket will help.
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