A traveler seeking advice on how to politely tell a relative they want to travel alone was advised to communicate directly about their plans. The columnist recommended being clear about having a full agenda and wanting to see different people without a traveling companion. If the relative insists on joining, the traveler should firmly reiterate their plans to go solo. Additionally, a reader highlighted the importance of considering the possibility of a personality disorder in cases of ex-partners attempting to control or manipulate. The advice was to potentially go “no contact” to avoid engaging with such behavior. The columnist acknowledged the oversight and emphasized the need for the letter writer and their fiancé to have open discussions about setting boundaries with the ex. To send questions or seek advice, readers can contact R. Eric Thomas via email or mail. Follow him on Instagram and subscribe to his newsletter for more content. This article is copyrighted by Tribune Content Agency, LLC in 2024.
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