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Dear Ms. Price, After working for a dental office for over 20 years, I was recently laid off due to COVID. I found a new job and am in my second month at my new office. I enjoy my work and my new position is challenging and fun. The problem is getting used to the new office dynamic. There are two dental assistants that are working my last nerve. They walk by my desk and comment on my work, make mean comments about my clothes and even the photos I have of my family on my desk. I have tried being friendly, bringing in cookies and treats for them, all to no avail. I have started to give them the silent treatment and it just makes it worse. Sincerely, Not a Happy Camper

Dear “Camper,” I would begin by making an appointment with whoever serves in this role, and let them know what is happening. Make sure your approach and communications are professional. Make your boundaries clear and make sure that you are consistent in making sure that these boundaries are being respected. If you truly want to stay in this job, you will have to stand up to these bullies and make sure your boundaries are being respected.

Dear Ms. Price, My son from my first marriage is out of work due to COVID. After going through most of his savings, my new husband and I offered him a room at our house while he finds new work and gets back on his feet. It’s been going well and my son has been respectful, polite and considerate and pays some rent. However, I am shocked at how much my new husband is bullying my son. He criticizes everything he does. If he brings groceries, he complains. If he doesn’t, he complains. It is ruining my relationship with my husband. Sincerely, Working My Last Nerve

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Dear “Empty Nest,” I would sit down with your husband and discuss this issue as soon as possible. Make sure to use nonaccusatory language, show understanding. Make sure your husband has a voice in the process. Ask him to provide a list of rules so that the expectations are clear and can be followed by all involved. After you come to some agreement, sit with the three of you and have a discussion. If this doesn’t help, then see a therapist ASAP. If your husband or son refuses to participate, go alone because you absolutely need someone to help you during this time.

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