The first meeting with your mother-in-law is always a bit of a lottery. You never know what awaits you: a warm smile, an ...
Dear Annie: My son got married about eight months ago, and while I truly do love his new wife, I admit I’m scratching my head ...
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man. My husband and I have been together almost nine years, married less than one. Seven years ago, my mother-in-law decided I was no longer “allowed” to speak to her or her ...
Dear Annie: I have a sister-in-law who can’t seem to attend any family gathering without cornering someone for a confrontation. For years, that someone was me. I waited for my husband to step in, but ...
My husband and I got married in our early 20s, and we loved being DINKs. Then, my father-in-law told us he wanted grandkids. We decided to have children. Having our son changed our lives in so many ...
My mother-in-law “Joan” has a terrible habit of being incredibly rude to people who wait on her, whether it’s clerks at the ...
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
As our family's vacation expert, I always plan our trips. However, I let my father-in-law take over for our visit to Portugal ...
I am a happily married woman with one child. I have two siblings with two children each and our parents have been happily married for over 45 years. They are more than comfortable financially and have ...
The post Mom-To-Be Found Out That Her Mother-In-Law Chose A Nickname That Meant “Mom” In Another Language, So She Plans To ...
My father-in-law has health issues. While he is not quite ready for a nursing home, that may be a necessity in the near future. He has state retirement benefits and a very small Social Security check.