LIFE

Why choose sides? Why not be a peacekeeper?

Then again, you sister is very young to be engaged, so if you two get along, talk to her privately. Ask in a nonjudgmental way why she is in such a rush. Or say “I like his sense of humor, but Mom and Dad care about you and they’re worried because he has no job.” Or whatever the issue is.

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