I got an object lesson of exactly how a family was supposed to treat one another over fall break. I actually blew off my last class on Thursday so we could leave for her parent's house at lunchtime. When I'd Googled directions it said the trip would take about seven and a half hours for the drive, but Mitch's bombastic personality extended to her driving, and we got there before seven.

When we pulled into the driveway her mom and dad were waiting on the porch. There were definitely butterflies swirling around in my stomach. Would they like me? What would I need to do to win their approval?

Mitch...