Ask Chetty: How do I salvage family relationships before the ...

THE FOLLOWING IS A REAL QUESTION SUBMITTED VIA THE ?LORDLY ADVICE GENERATOR? ON THE CHESTERFIELD SOCIETY WEBSITE.

LORD CHESTERFIELD?S ADVICE:

Frivolous and superficial differences always seem to rear their ugly, ill-timed heads during moments like this, but there is a solution.

First, you must gain the heart, or you gain nothing. Then you must gain the affections as well as the esteem. Finally, you must keep your own temper and artfully warm other people?s.

Oh, whom am I kidding with all this rubbish?

You, sir, should do what you can to mend fences before the ceremony and let the healing occur naturally. Do not fear the stresses between your fair lady and your family, for your time and attention are better spent seeing to other, more important, things. Like ensuring that ?your Uncle Jack doesn?t make an ass of himself at the reception thanks to the open bar, and figuring out a way to pay for the wedding, the reception and a honeymoon in Cabo.

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