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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: I Need Help Dealing with My Mom    —Santa Barbara, CA

"This is a hard one. My mom and I have a great relationship, but she has always been the difficult one. She is very ..."

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get daycare and quit having her watch your kid. your husband and your daughter come first. you know, sooner or later your daughter is going to notice the behavior of...

Ever read the book "Stop Walking On Eggshells"? May want to pick it up as it describes your mom and may give you some ideas of how to deal with this and future situat...

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Q: Care Box    —Springfield, VA

"All three of my brother-in-laws are out of work. One could work, he's just lazy. The other two are out with back in..."

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Yes pasta is good but you have other healthy things to pack along with some things from the Dollar stores that can be fun for the kids as well. Like peanuts, fruit ro...

Hi C.- I'm so sorry about your family's situation. The unemployment rate in this country is rising and your family is a personal example of how devastating being out...

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Q: Seeking Insight on Family Event Situation    —San Antonio, TX

"A little background...I married into a large, close-knit family. Earlier this year, I was told that my husband's sib..."

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I'm surprised that your husband didn't say anything to his family when there was a party going on and you weren't there. I can't imagine that my husband would have pa...

Hello, I am a Christian and I am also a professional owner of a psychological services agency. Let me simply say, give them my card. You did not deserve that nor di...

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Q: In Laws .... Sorry This May Be Too Long!    —Celina, TX

"OK...Here I go...A little background info: My husband and I have been married 5 years. My MIL and I have never been..."

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maybe this year-- have a quiet holiday season w/o all the in-laws and SIL. no gifts for in-laws etc...enough is enough-- you can't be exposing your family to your SIL...

Something VERY similar happened to me with my sister and her two children who were living with us, while we completely supported them. Fortunate for us my parents neve...

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Q: Would Your Feelings Be Hurt??    —Roy, UT

"Just found out through the grapevine that my MIL is having Thanksgiving Dinner at her house...and failed to invite us..."

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I think I'd be counting it as a blessing that I didn't have to deal with what you decribed. Letting it hurt your feelings is a waste of time, taking it well makes it ...

No you shouldn't be upset, you should be relieved. Holidays are for relaxing and giving thanks for those you have around you. Start a new tradition. You and your famil...

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Q: Mother in Law    —Medfield, MA

"I am so sick of my mother in law!! We see her and my father in law once a week and sometimes more. SHe is constantly ..."

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Hi M., I feel for you. unfortunately that is the tell tale sign of mother in laws it seems like alot of women cannot stand their in laws. i don't have this problem bu...

Oooo, this is a tough one. I really haven't experienced this yet, hopefully never will. Sometimes it can be hard to except unwanted advice from others, especially when...

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Q: Differences, Hurt Feelings, and the Future    —Fort Worth, TX

"My father in law and I have very different views on life, and things in general. My husband is an only child, and I f..."

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HI H., You should definitely invite all the family members. They shouldn't be mistreated just b/c your FIL is a jerk! I think that you invite everybody and be the bett...

I would just invite everyone like I did and those who can come will come and those who cant for what ever reason wont. People will be excited for you at your shower an...

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Q: Help Dealing with His Exwife    —Yankton, SD

"I have been dating my boyfriend since March and he has a 23 mo daughter from his previous marriage. His exwife insist..."

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I have no first hand experience with divorce. But I suspect as the child's mother, she is perfectly in her right to be exacting in the care of her child. Your bo...

When you think of her as "a controlling ex-wife" of course you are going to be resentful. On the other hand, if you, a mom, think of her as another mom, maybe you can ...

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Q: MIL Is a Manipulator    —Orient, OH

"Hi! I'll try to make this short... My mother-in-law continuously manipulates myself and my family and I don't know h..."

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If you constantly give in, she knows that all she has to do is badger you and you'll eventually give in. Next time say "I said no once, that's my final answer. If you ...

I have the same problem and it's taken me three years to finally learn to speak up and just say NO or It's not your business. I was always so worried about hurting he...

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Q: Mother in Law Issue    —Tucson, AZ

"Last week, my MIL told me she was going to start looking for stuff for the kids for Christmas as well as getting them..."

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Next time your mother in law asks, don't tell her what you are planning on getting her. Sometimes grandparents think they are doing something good when in your mind it...

I think you should just be grateful you have a mother in law who loves her granddaughter enough to want to give her presents. Some grandparents aren't involved at all...

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