Q: My sister is upset that her 6-year-old daughter wasn’t invited to my niece’s wedding. How do I navigate this without creating a long-term rift?

My 8-year-old niece is the flower girl at my fiancée's wedding.

My sister is upset that her daughter, 6 , isn't invited to the wedding.

Prudie : How do I navigate this without caving to my sister’s demands or creating a rift?.

Dear Aunt: You need to have a frank conversation with your husband about how to tackle this additional responsibility as a team.

Make it clear to your husband that your problem isn’t with your niece, but with a long overdue imbalance in the division of labor that needs to be addressed.

It’s better for everyone involved if you and your husband can negotiate a new agreement on your shared responsibilities.

I want to feel joy instead of sadness and gratitude, and gratitude rather than discontent.

My son is equally attached to us and I don't want to limit when he gets to see his dad.

As the custodial parent, you’re in a good position to set boundaries and expectations for him.

Being a single mom is inherently lonely.