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Pretty much all you can do is talk to his family about how it makes you feel when they do that but try to understand that the ex was in the family for some time and they will slip up and call you by her name sometimes just give it time maybe they will learn to know the difference after a while, that you are not her and she is no longer in the picture it's just force of habit they were so used to associate her with your boyfriend for more than four years like all habits it will take some time to get out of the habit granted to two years is a long time for them to still call you by her name. Just talk to them and tell them that you understand that they liked the ex but you are not her and that it bothers you when you are called by her name. Say it in a way that doesn't ruffle any feathers or cause hard feelings within your boyfriend's family. You say you get along with them and you certain do not want that to change. Try explaining to them that you are just expressing your feelings and that when you are called her name it really hurts your feelings and ask them to try to consider your feelings and try not to do it.

If you think that will cause friction then maybe try talking to your boyfriend about it and see what he has to say about the situation or you could grin and bear it as far as that is concerned and hope that with any habit they start calling you by your true name seeing that you are not going any where any time soon and they like you so they don't really mean anything by it like I said force of habit. If it truly bothers you then talk to them about it. If you have anything to add or still need more help click reply it is free.

Expert:	KimberlyF
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Answered:	12/29/2007

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