Q&A: Forgiving my in-laws

Question: I’ve never gotten along with my in-laws. Three years ago there was a huge argument and we haven’t spoken since. At that time they told my wife they’d pay…

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Q&A: Interfering mother-in-law

Question: My mother-in-law won’t leave us alone. My husband and I have just married a few months ago, and she comes by all the time and calls constantly. My husband…

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Q&A: Buying me gifts I don’t like

Question: My mother-in-law buys me gifts that I don’t like. No matter what the item, it rarely fits my tastes. I don’t want to hurt her so I pretend to…

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Q&A: Confronting my hypochondriac mother-in-law

Question: My mother-in-law is a lifelong hypochondriac. The doctors have told her she’s fine and most refuse to see her anymore. She’s driven my husband’s family crazy for years, and…

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Q&A: Making unannounced visits

Question: My husband and I are newly married, and my in-laws are always making unannounced visits. We’ve subtly suggested that they call first, but so far nothing has changed. What…

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