DEAR ABBY: I am newly married and have discovered how skilled my husband's family is at finding the cloud in every silver lining.
What advice can you offer so I can diplomatically steer our conversations toward more positive topics? With Easter here, please help me maintain my sanity around these sour relatives. -- SUNNY-SIDE UP, ALTOONA, PA.
DEAR SUNNY: When your in-laws raise an unpleasant subject, try this. Smile and say, "This is such a wonderful occasion. Let's have a good time and talk about happy things!" Then change the subject.