Rule #5- someone is always newly sober and someone is always raucously *not*; someone is always mid-divorce and someone is always introducing a new romantic partner (who is always quietly appalled lol, sorry!) Basically, toughen up & it’s not about you
Rule #4- you’re at least partially responsible for the behavior of your immediate family, even if you’re opposed to their behavior and trying to stop them / clean up the mess / apologize to others
Rule #7- it’s not a real party unless someone is hauled away in tears and someone else is stuck in the bathroom regretting their choices