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Updated Apr 29, 2024
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Live-in Mil--help!

October 22, 2009 by Rebecca E N. - Katy, TX

My mother-in-law moved in with our family a little over a year ago. She helps with cooking, laundry and other chores...

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Son Is Getting Attached to My Mom

September 07, 2009 by Raquel M. - Austin, TX

Hi everyone please help I feel really bad. It all started with us moving away from our families because of my hubby's...

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Niece Is Disrespectful and Doesn't Listen

September 30, 2009 by Amy C. - Franklin Park, IL

I have a problem moms. My husband's family is very close and we all have dinner together once a week; this includes ...

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Any Ideas for Getting My Mother Out of the House!!!

October 18, 2009 by nickie R. - Macomb, MI

Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for me to help my mom. My mom is only in her mid 60's but is v...

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I'm Having Trouble Trusting My MIL to Watch My Daughter

September 28, 2009 by Victoria T. - Allen, TX

Let me start by saying I don't think my MIL would ever intentionally do anything to harm my daughter, but that said I...

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My Brother Just Found Out He Has a 6-Year Old - How to Tell My Daughter???

October 13, 2009 by Allie B. - Montgomery, TX

My brother, who has no children and is not married, just found out that he has a 6-year old, confirmed by paternity t...

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Problems with My Niece and My Daughter

October 17, 2009 by Holly H. - Collingswood, NJ

I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter and a just turned 5 years old niece. We live fairly close and see my sister's family...

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Tension Between Mom and Husband

September 30, 2009 by S H. - Walnut Creek, CA

A little background... my mom and I have had issues over the years. She is very emotionally dependent and I get frust...

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Dealing with Mother-in-Law

October 13, 2009 by M B. - Milwaukee, WI

My MIL is horrible, and I'm sure some of you can relate. She is always throwing daggers and comparing my DD (her only...

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Seeking Advice How to Tell Parents to Please Not Butt in Too Much in a Nice Way

September 27, 2009 by CaliMommaTo2 - San Jose, CA

I helped my parents moved to the US due to difficult times in their country (violence, kidnapping and so on) Early th...