Dear Abby: My sister believes ‘it’s her way or the highway,’ and I’m tired of it

Dear Abby provides guidance to a woman struggling with an overly critical and unpleasant older sister who imposes strict demands during family gatherings. Despite years of attempting to be the better person to prevent her sister from spending holidays alone, the woman feels exhausted by the behavior. The advice column addresses the guilt associated with excluding a sibling from events and also discusses a woman resisting pressure from her children to sell her home.