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Family · Letter 10

The family knows what I should do

Fictional launch letter

Dear Duck,

Everyone in my family has an opinion about my career, my partner, and where I live. How do I get their approval?

— Designated Disappointment

Dear Committee Applicant,

First establish whether approval is actually available. Some committees exist because their members enjoy meetings, not because they intend to approve anything.

Listen for useful concerns. Decide what is yours to choose. Then tell them the decision without opening a referendum. I sought a crown to prove I belonged. It turns out relatives can criticize you at every elevation.

Your turn.

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