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I Don’t Want to My Teen Cousin to My Wedding. And I Don’t Think I Should Have to.
Slate Magazine • • world
Key Points:
- A bride-to-be is conflicted about inviting her 13-year-old special needs cousin Abby to her no-kids wedding, as her parents want Abby included but she fears Abby won’t enjoy or fit into the event.
- Dear Prudence advises that while the bride has the right to exclude Abby, she encourages generosity and suggests inviting both Abby and her uncle to foster family goodwill and inclusion.
- Another letter discusses a vegan stepmother struggling with her stepdaughter Annie’s habit of taking her food as a power play, with Prudence recommending therapy for Annie and couples counseling to address family dynamics.
- A man with a stutter worries about offending others when mispronouncing names, and Prudence reassures him that most people will understand his condition and suggests avoiding name use in brief encounters.
- Overall, the advice emphasizes balancing personal boundaries with empathy, communication, and understanding within family and social relationships.
