Wayward Wife, my addiction, advice needed

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Thanks Sandi - Yes, I need to stick up for myself when the sarcasm runs. She grew up in a VERY sarcastic family - most conversations at MIL/FIL's during the holidays are half sarcasm, half 'woe is me, we have no money, and all these bills to pay'. They are do-gooders, but to me the sarcasm is their way of dealing with their buried feelings, and they've done it for years. My parents weren't very sarcastic, so I've learned from the wife. It's not a big part of me, I know that now, but I got good at it. Another 2nd order change, perhaps.

Again, solid comments Sandi. You are a huge blessing to this board, and why, after venturing out for weeks into the interwebs for help, I'm here.