In the latest 'Care and Feeding' column, a mother pressures her daughter to pretend she is still married during a family gathering, fearing it will upset her Catholic priest brother. The advice offered emphasizes the importance of honesty over familial expectations, suggesting that true acceptance should come from family members rather than requiring deception. The column also hints that the mother may be struggling with her daughter's divorce, highlighting deeper familial dynamics that may need to be addressed rather than masked by lies.
It's important to recognize that your mother's request for you to fake your marriage is more about saving face than any religious principle. Your divorce should not be hidden.
Lying about your relationship status to protect your uncle's feelings can create unnecessary tension. The responsibility of acceptance lies with your family, not with you.
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