Maureen Said:

can someone lead me and tell me what the right thing to do in this position?

We Answered:

Your cousin can be your good friend even though your parents forbid you to talk. It depends on how you feel toward your cousin and not how your mother feel toward him. Maybe he is tryng to stay in touch just because you are family.

Constance Said:

can someone help me get rid of this awkward feeling? i'm starting to feel guilty?

We Answered:

you need to tell your cousin your feelings and hope they are not upset with you... clear the air


good luck=>)

Claudia Said:

Can someone give any ideas on writing project from my history class. Please, I need help!?

We Answered:

Explorers.

A comprehensive list of links for you to explore.

http://www.cumbavac.org/Explorers.htm

http://www.42explore2.com/explorers.htm

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explore…

http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/explorer.…

http://www.ibiblio.org/expo/1492.exhibit…

http://www.win.tue.nl/~engels/discovery/…

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/explorers/explo…

Marjorie Said:

how do people keep in touch with their families who live abroad?

We Answered:

wow thats a too big to read! Anyway, i am answering based on ur main question , didn't read all the details :)

I am from India and staying in USA for last few years. We keep in touch with our families all the time. BUT here is what we do ... we only call my parents and brother/sisters and my husband's parents/siblings. Usually we call the parents once a week and siblings like a couple of times a month.
We don't call any others much.. usually on their birthdays and special occasions like new year/diwali etc. we do call grandparents once in while though.

For all the rest we keep in touch with emails/chat on messangers and such.

As far as your situation, i would just say it looks like you are doing enough. :) Just let them know sincerely that because of the time-difference its really hard to manage to call everyone there in India more frequently and you are doing your best.

And don't be defensive, just tell them so matter-of-fact. And tell them you'll keep sending emails and keep in touch.

They shouldn't really be offended and they should agrre with keeping in touch by emails.

Good luck!