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Esta página no está disponible en español. THE WASHINGTON POSTANN LANDERSI Recently Won A Trip For Two To Puerto Rico...By Ann Landers
December 10, 2001 Dear Ann: I recently won a trip for two to Puerto Rico, all expenses paid. My husband could not go with me, so I asked several friends, none of whom could make the trip. While visiting my in-laws, my husband blurted out that it would be great if his sister "Nadine" could accompany me. I was not happy about this since Nadine and I always have had a rather frosty relationship. When she accepted, I decided it would be a good opportunity to get to know her better. I couldn't have been more mistaken. Nadine complained about everything -- the hotel, the food, the people, the beach. After four days of her incessant whining, I had to get away. While she tanned on the beach, I went shopping and sightseeing, and enjoyed myself enormously. When I returned, Nadine was furious. She said I had "abandoned" her, and didn't speak to me for the rest of the trip. Since our return, I have not heard one word from her, and now, my mother-in-law is treating me like I have a contagious disease. With the holidays just around the corner, I am worried that a family gathering would be a disaster. My husband says I should call Nadine and make amends, but I did nothing wrong and see no reason to apologize. In fact, she ought to thank me for providing her with a free trip. What do you say, Ann? A Dilemma in Dallas You and Nadine are never going to be good friends, but you can (and should) be civil to each other for the sake of the rest of the family. Call her and make a lunch date. Make no reference to the recent dust-up, and have as pleasant a time as possible. While she may have behaved ungraciously on vacation, there is no point in assessing the blame. Taking the high road invariably pays off. Please do it.
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