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Dear Abby: Sister makes being around her an unpleasant experience

First publishedJul 26, 11:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 26, 13:58 UTC · 7m ago
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<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> My unpleasant older sister lives by the creed, "It's my way or the highway." As a result, she has no close friends, no husband or partner, no social circle. She was "strongly encouraged" to take early retirement from teaching because she couldn't get along with her co-workers.</p><p>After retirement, she joined a few clubs but soon quit because they "didn't do things right," aka her way.

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<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> My unpleasant older sister lives by the creed, "It's my way or the highway." As a result, she has no close friends, no husband or partner, no social circle. She was "strongly encouraged" to take early retirement from teaching because she couldn't get along with her co-workers.</p><p>After retirement, she joined a few clubs but soon quit because they "didn't do things right," aka her way. Even though she treats me terribly, I have tried for years to be the better person and invite her to my family gatherings so she doesn't have to spend holidays alone.</p><p>Unfortunately, she is also the world's worst houseguest. Within minutes of arriving, she announces a list of things she just can't stand (and are therefore prohibited during her stay).

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<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> My unpleasant older sister lives by the creed, "It's my way or the highway." As a result, she has no close friends, no husband or partner, no social circle. She was "strongly encouraged" to take early retirement from teaching because she couldn't get along with her co-workers.</p><p>After retirement, she joined a few clubs but soon quit because they "didn't do things right," aka her way.
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