by Dr. Jim and Madame Empathy
8/25/2010

Dear Dr Jim and Madame E,

My sister is getting married for the fourth time and insists on a big wedding because this guy is 'her sole mate'.  Which is exactly what she said about the other three losers she married. The problems is that me and my other eight siblings are tired of putting out for expensive wedding gifts like big screen TV's, refrigerators, lounge suits or Bowflex exercise systems, which usually wind up being pawned off or given away.   We love our sister but none of us can afford to pay for these types of gifts anymore.  How can we avoid spending money we don't have without upsetting her?

Broke Brother. 

Dr Jim says:

Give me a BREAK!  Your sister is a user!  She's using these men she's marrying and using you and your siblings.  Get her a $50.00 Target gift certificate and a nice card.

Madam E says:  How about this, tell your sister "make this marriage work and I will gladly give you a lovely gift on your fifth wedding anniversary."

Be sure to wish them all the best and send them lots of love.  Tell them that you are looking forward to a renwal of vows on the fifth anniversary.

Dr Jim and Madame E