Miss Manners: It’s almost Mother’s Day ... time for me to try to appease everyone
By Judith Martin
Published on May 5, 2026.
The article discusses the difficulty of reconciling all aspects of the family, including those of my own mother, her grandmother, her mother-in-law, and her husband's siblings. The author suggests that it is appropriate to break off holiday travel and create a smaller, smaller, more inclusive family gathering. Suggestions include inviting these mothers to a family-wide celebration at your home and possibly hosting a video call from the party to those absent.
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