match up with her actions. If they
do, it might be safe to pursue the
relationship again, but if they
don’t, you already know how to
protect yourself by walking away.
Letting go of resentment and
anger is a choice you make, and if
it adds nothing positive to your
life, decide to close that chapter on
your relationship history and don’t
beat yourself up over it.
Love, Julianne
thinking of them often and ask for
updates on how their lives are
going.
Don’t neglect regular mail or
the phone either. In our instant
culture, an old-fashioned card in
the mail or an evening phone call
to chat carries serious
significance. Your nephew or
niece will know that you care
when you take the time to stay in
touch.
Love, Julianne
Dear Julianne’s Joy,
Why do I feel guilty wanting
to spend time with my husband
away from the children? Does
wanting him to myself once in a
while make me a bad mom?
Guilty
Dear Julianne’s Joy,
How do you build up a
relationship with nephews and
nieces when you don’t live near
each other?
Far Away
Dear Far Away,
Internet options like Skype,
Facebook, Instagram and
FaceTime make it easier than ever
to stay in touch long distance. Tell
family members that you are