DEAR ABBY: I have an older sister I\u0027ll call \u0022Vicky,\u0022 who has been a hypochondriac for as long as I can remember.
How can I maintain a relationship with someone whose behavior, in my opinion, is extremely selfish? She has been confronted, but she just won’t stop. — SEES REAL ILLNESS IN MICHIGANAccording to the DSM-5, published by the American Psychiatric Association, your sister may suffer from “illness ANXIETY disorder.” She may not be seeking attention or trying to divert it away from your husband and his daily struggles; she may be GENUINELY fearful and distressed.
If interacting with her as often as you do is as upsetting as you indicate, for your own mental health, consider talking to or seeing her less often. Confronting her is not the answer; a licensed psychotherapist may be — if she would admit she may need one.Article contentRecently, I started a group dinner for the wives of my husband’s poker buddies. It started out well. However, a newer member of the group has instigated praying in the restaurant, including holding hands while we do it.
We feel we are being held hostage to her request, and we’re not sure how to put a stop to this display. I’m private about my spiritual life, and another group member is agnostic. Can you please advise me on a tactful way to address this dear woman? — UNCOMFORTABLE IN CALIFORNIATell the dear, deeply religious woman that you are very private about your spirituality, and at least one other member of the group is agnostic.
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