(Nick Galifianakis for The Post) | Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Two years ago, my cousin and her boyfriend got engaged at the cocktail hour of my reception. My aunt insisted the DJ announce it and they asked for their own spotlight dance before we'd even had ours. Their behavior was tacky, rude and infuriating. Afterward she refused to apologize, said she thought I would be happy for her and that it would just "add to the merriment." That was the end of our friendship for me. I skipped their wedding and have avoided her as much as possible since. She plays the victim and whines to everyone who will listen. My aunt and mother pile on about it, too. My cousin is sick with coronavirus, and they're insisting I apologize for my "childishness" and beg her forgiveness. She is a young, healthy woman, can't be that sick since she is still at home, so it's not like she's going to die of this. She's just using her illness to once again be a drama queen. I have the right to continue to refuse to forgive her, don't I? — Cousin |