Ask Amy: Siblings Zoom away from family meetings
I honestly feel as though there is a point at which knowing or understanding true parenthood is harmful to relationships.
This ultimately undermines the idea of familial bonds.
I would like to offer my entire disapproval and negation of your opinions in this matter. I ultimately respect your viewpoints, but if the greater overall good is to benefit from ignorance, as it relates to family relationships, I do feel as though ignorance is bliss.
I wish I could turn back the clock.
– Wanting Ignorance
Dear Wanting: To be clear, I don’t encourage people to pursue their DNA heritage – I do state that people have the right to know the truth about their DNA, if they choose to pursue it.
Given the aggressive marketing and availability of home DNA test kits, many people are choosing to have their DNA tested.
Possessing this knowledge can also completely upend family relationships – as your story illustrates.
Anyone having their DNA tested should do their best to prepare for the impact.
Dear Amy: “In the Dark” was upset because her boyfriend had no interest in acknowledging her birthday.
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