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Touchy family issue. How do I handle it?

Ok, right to the point. My brother recently left his wife of nearly 30 years. He had not been happy for quite some time, but hid it from the rest of us. While in another state for business, he met and fell in love with someone else. She is much younger than him, but she makes him happy and I like her and so do my parents. The rest of the family want nothing to do with either of them. (To the point that his name is not to be mentioned in their presence). Now the problem -- my boys are having a birthday party in mid March and I want to invite the whole family, including my brother and his girlfriend, but I don't want the drama in front of my children. Any suggestions?

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  • Nina
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Invite your brother and his girlfriend. It is your house. Let your other family members know they are coming. Give them the option of being cordial at the party or to not come. Tell them you really want them there and hope they can put their differences aside for the sake of the kids. I hope everything works out.

  • Orla C
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It's your party, and you can invite whoever you like.

    If certain family member have a problem with it, tell them that they are under no obligation to stay, but that all you wanted was a nice reunion for the entire family.

  • 1 decade ago

    I have no idea. It sounds like in Cambodia. If you ask this questions for cambodia society then the answer is different from western country but a little same to asia country.

    Email me back if your situation is in Cambodia.

  • 1 decade ago

    You should let the "other" family members know that this is about your kids. also that you would really would want them to be there, but they should know that your brother and girlfriend will be there. They should be able to set aside their differences for atleast one day.

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  • 1 decade ago

    its your house you should do what you feel and if your family dont like it they can leave but its your boys, they should get along if they love your children and if they have a problem they needs to put it aside for your boys birthday celebration!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope this help you, im srry if it dont

  • 1 decade ago

    Your family should act like grown ups and accept what is out of their control. .Remind them who's day it is and if they can't accept that their not invited. Although It's probably better to stay out of it as much as you can. sorry for your circumstances.

  • 1 decade ago

    You can invite anyone if its ur party! If they're happy with each other, then they wouldn't care about what other people think.

  • 1 decade ago

    Tell all who is on the invitation list who is invited and tell them that they are welcome to come but not to fight or cause a scene and upset your children

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    your family is being selfish, tell them to live with his ex and mind their own damn business

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