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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Divorce Because of Step-child?    —Grand Prairie, TX

"I am having so much difficulty with my step-daughter and her biological mother that it has given my thoughts of divor..."

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Before you throw in the towel try a marriage counsler (sorry, can't spell). If your husband won't see one then he's telling you just how important your marriage is to...

Personally, I think things will get better. I have a similar situation--I married my husband over thirteen years ago, he had a two year old, and the threat of him ret...

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Q: What I Call the "In Law Sorority"    —Mount Pleasant, SC

"My husband's family consists of his mom, dad, and two sisters. The mom and sisters are very close. In fact, the old..."

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Hi J.. I experienced the same tpe of situtaion-my hubby has Mom,dad and two sisters. Neither of which liked me that very much when my hubby and I married.I found out i...

Hi J. B, We have children close in age. My son just turned 1 last week. Must be pretty lonely being the spare wheel around that group. I don't think there is a wa...

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Q: I Haven't Shown Enough Appreciation for My Sister's Gift    —Lubbock, TX

"Dear Mamas: I think I need your help!! My sister just left a message on my answering machine about the gift that s..."

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Sounds like you could use a real day of vacation. Make it a fun event with your boys to get the telescope working. Sounds like a win-win for everyone - you, boys and...

My thought is that your boys are old enough to do this theirselves. You have enough on your plate that you don't need to add another project. Have your boys look up ...

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Q: Relatives    —Lancaster, PA

"I need advice on how to handle a tricky situation. I have been blessed with incredibly kind, loving and very generous..."

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My mom used to be like this. So I put my foot down and said these are my children and you are welcome to buy clothes for holidays & birthdays and one outfit here & the...

Hi M. Gosh...I wouldn't know what that felt like...because I have NO inlaws...they are both deceased...and my situation is that I WISH I had inlaws to help me out. ...

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Q: Help Dealing with My Mom That Favorites 1 Child.    —Aurora, CO

"I will try my best to explain the sitation, it's a bit complicated. :) I have a son from a previous relationship an..."

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You are (in a way) a bit fortunate that your mom is willing to take both kids. You didn't say if your daughter was already potty trained or not, but my parents wouldn'...

Hi S., You have to talk to your mom and tell her how it is affecting your daughter. That you are one family and though she may see a difference because of blood it i...

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Q: Overbearing Mother in Law    —Memphis, TN

"I am a working mother. I have a 10 month old son. My mother-in-law has been keeping him since I had to go back to wo..."

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I know exactly how you feel and I would highly recommend that you look for a daycare. There are so many good day cares here. And eventhough you are probably going to p...

I think we all ought to get together and make a public stand against these mothers-in-law!

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Q: M-i-l Problems    —Reno, NV

"We have mother - in law problems, and I am not sure what to do about them. We decided to move across the street (ove..."

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hi R.- it sounds like you and your mom have different expectations of your relationship and the relationship she has with the kids-- if you set yourself up to think t...

Hi R., I'm sorry if this is a repeat answer but is there any type of psychological or physical problems that you may not know about? Perhaps this is afffecting her at...

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Q: "Unsolicited Advice"    —Citrus Heights, CA

"My problem is that I have way too many "mother's" trying to pose on the "What you should do..." scenario. For instanc..."

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Wait until there is an opportunity to sit down and calmly talk to your mother. (If you are anything like me, doing it while you are mad and yelling will just make your...

I always say take the "smile approach". When someone is giving advice, you smile and say "thanks... I'll have to try that". THis way you've acknowledge that you're lis...

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Q: Meddling Inlaws    —Pawnee, OK

"Here I go... Me and my boyfriend has been together 6 1/2 years (as of today :) ) Well, for the last year or year and ..."

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You need to talk with your bf about all this and how it makes you feel and give him a chance to talk with them about it, however if he does talk to them and it continu...

I have been in your shoes. When my husband and I were engaged and I was pg with #3. Keep in mind that we lived together. He was told I was not allowed to come to his s...

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Q: Help!!!!    —Cape Coral, FL

"My wonderful daughter (age 28) has a new boyfriend (ONE 1/2 YEARS) He moved in with her about a year ago with his 2 k..."

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His actions do sound like classic controlling behavior of an abusive partner. You are the best resource your daughter will have when she decides to leave, and the bes...

My heart goes out to you ~ I was married to a man like that for almost 4yrs (never had kids with him), he was also abusive and VERY controlling. If he had his way I wo...

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