Friend wants to deliver elder assessment
My parents hound me to get my license, but don't try to help me in any way. I can't have a normal conversation with them because all of our conversations turn to fights.
Stressed-Out Teen
-- Dear Stressed-Out: It sounds like all of you are quite stressed.
I like your idea to do this with your aunt. Generally it is much easier to practice driving with anyone BUT your parents, so if she is willing, you should go ahead and set this up with her on your own.
Practice-driving is necessary.
If you can afford it, a driving school might be a great investment. You can go on the weekends and practice intensively. Sometimes they will also let you use their car for the road test.
Good luck. Having your license will change everything for your whole family.
Dear Amy: I read the letter from "Anxious," the grandmother who wants to avoid her son's ex-wife at her granddaughter's events.
I am currently on the receiving end of this.
I divorced my ex after 12 years of marriage and now his mother glares at me, refuses to speak to me and is downright rude.
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