I've trouble I've been with my husband for more than five years, and he has a son in his 20s who still lives with us. In these past years, I've noticed a troubling pattern, where where they both seem to broadcast every tiny detail of our family for the world. They discuss everything - the dynamics between my daughter and me, the intricacies of my professional life, which days I cook dinner or decide not to, whether I've made it to work, and even my leisure activities.

It feels as if our lives have turned into a spectacle, and I sometimes wonder if we are unwitting participants in some reality show, judging from how much they share. Despite having communicated my preference for privacy and explaining how their behavior feels disrespectful, they persist. Some shared anecdotes are greatly exaggerated, and others are entirely fabricated. This continual over-sharing leaves me feeling exposed and violated. It has even led me to question whether this this relationship is right for me. I am uncertain about my next steps. Miss Manners, I seek your guidance.

It seems society today is obsessed with broadcasting every detail publicly, embracing platforms that strip away what little privacy remains. However, not everyone subscribes to this ethos. For some of us, privacy is sacred, a personal boundary too valuable to sacrifice for momentary attention. I want to show my family how that our private lives shouldn't be an open book for all to read and critique.

Living privately offers unique joys - the ability to create our traditions, free from external scrutiny or the pressures of conforming to social expectations. It encourages the ability to create our authentic lives journeyed away from prying eyes. If my family cannot appreciate this philosophy, my challenge becomes more profound. And should the alternative not resonate with them, I may require reflection far beyond Miss Manners' expertise.