Instead of expressing sympathy and openness about helping me shed responsibilities, they assumed that I must be joking.

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While I don’t mind compliments about my clothes, I do mind the judgment that follows these supposedly thoughtful remarks.

So instead of brooding, Miss Manners recommends explaining gently to your relatives that while your mother is gratified that they are eager to have her, repeated urging -- though meant to be ...

So instead of brooding, Miss Manners recommends explaining gently to your relatives that while your mother is gratified that ...