In a recent Dear Abby column, a concerned mother-in-law shared her worries about her son’s fiancée. The fiancee had shown a bossy and inconsiderate attitude towards her husband, upsetting him when she ordered their son to leave without spending time with him. The mother-in-law was taken aback when her son agreed with his fiancée’s complaints about his father being talkative and making him late for things. The mother-in-law expressed concern about her son marrying someone who would boss him around and not respect their family.
Dear Abby advised the mother-in-law to take a step back and consider the fiancée’s perspective. She recommended that the family see a counselor together to address their issues and come to a resolution that would satisfy everyone. Abby suggested that by addressing the underlying problems, they could prevent future conflicts and maintain a healthy relationship with their son and his fiancée.
In another letter, a reader sought advice on how to handle a grumpy and unpleasant cousin who travels with them to vacation time-shares. The reader expressed a desire to travel alone and make the cousin aware of their discomfort in a compassionate manner. Dear Abby advised the reader to discuss the cousin’s health issues with her and suggest she seek medical help before planning future vacations together.
Dear Abby is a syndicated column by Abigail Van Buren, offering advice on various personal and family issues. Readers can submit their questions at DearAbby.com or by mail.
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