Dear Prudence,
I ghosted an in-law who has rubbed a lot of the family the wrong way, for a long time.
They mean well and are caring and smart, but abrasive and overbearing. I’d love to re-approach the relationship because I am not a mean person, I just will not associate with people who leave me unsettled and I do feel bad about the family fracture. I am grown and able to set boundaries and will do so moving forward, as needed. But I am at a loss for words on how best to reenter this person’s life, if they will have me. Any advice on how to unghost?
—Ms. PacMan