Thanks Ethel - you know, though, as much as I am a huge believer in boundaries, I am trying to be careful to pick my battles with my family. I am absolutely the black sheep and always have been. I refused to let my parents attend my wedding (how's THAT for a boundary) because they hadn't been supportive of my relationship. However, I'm trying not to focus on the little things that crop up, because ultimately I would LOVE to have a good relationship with them. That's my dilemma.