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Aunt wants to ex-out her nephew

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

You have a duty to use your best judgment to protect yourself and your children. You believe he poses a threat to your household. But I also hope that you can convey to your nephew that you care about him and that you will always support his healthier choices. Your brother's choices have set all of this in motion.

Dear Amy: Is it ever OK for an attendee of a party to invite other guests without clearing the invite with the hostess?

I have planned a 70th birthday party for my husband. I planned a nice luncheon with invites sent out about two months ago. We have invited only our children and his siblings.

My husband and I have both looked forward to this upcoming celebration for months, especially in light of his cancer diagnosis two years ago.

It was going to be an intimate and fun outing with my children, husband and his siblings.

Unbeknownst to either one of us, his youngest sister emailed me yesterday and stated that her daughter and husband are coming, too, and that she will pay for their lunches.

 

Her daughter is 34 years old and able to make decisions for herself. Her husband is able-bodied, too.

I ask myself: What other hidden agendas does this sister have? She may be asking other family members to attend, displaying family drama, or trying to sell her brother alternative cancer treatment options, as she has in the past.

-- Feeling Disrespected

Dear Disrespected: No, it is not OK for an attendee to invite others to a party.

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