Dear Annie:I love my family, but every gathering turns into a drama. My mother criticizes my sister, my sister snaps back and before long I’m stuck in the middle trying to keep the peace. How do I set boundaries with my family without becoming the “bad guy”? — Tired of the DramaDear Tired of the Drama:The only role you are required to play in this family production is yourself. You can still love your family while refusing to absorb their conflicts.