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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wait—you said the cousin “is local to the Cape.” Why isn’t she staying at her own house? I’m confused. [/quote]

OP here. You have nailed part of the tension. She just moves in with us basically. This spring i broached her staying at her place and she was like “why would we do that? We’re here to see each other. Do you want to me to stay away?” And I was manipulated (my view) into backing down.[b] I need to just get mean.[/b] But it’s still me drawing a line in the sand that “separates” her from the three amigo besties who grew up together. [/quote]

You have an immature way of looking at boundaries. You can set boundaries. That is not mean. If she sees it as mean it is her problem. You have a right to confront her on not doing her part calmly and politely. Does she pay her part? if not, you have a right to say it no longer works to have her stay there. Do you even enjoy her company? if you don't, change your traditions. If that will cause family drama among the elders, come up with a game plan of how to respond.[/quote]

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