June 25,2017

You feel smothered by an intense relative. It's time to tell this family member to back off, even at the risk of hurting their feelings. Some people don't understand subtle hints. The only way to get through to this pest is to be direct. This will cause major friction for the next few days. Instead of trying to repair the damage, stand your ground. There's no reason you should always be on call for this needy individual. Tell them to develop some other coping strategies.