Is “None of your business!” too blunt? Maybe. But that is essentially the message you want to get across. If you feel uneasy talking to your uncle directly (and with his having such a major interest in your romantic life, who wouldn’t?), ask your parents to intervene. While it’s nice that your uncle is interested in your world, he needs to respect some boundaries. Your private life is just that—and there’s no need to start a blog broadcasting all the details about your interest in boys. Your parents should politely tell your uncle that his personal questions embarrass you. If you have a boyfriend and feel like sharing the news with your extended family members, then you will. Until then, he’ll have to read Us Weekly to get his gossip fix.
