Dear Annie: My mother-in-law’s unsolicited advice is really getting on my nerves
Dear Feeling Stuck: Start by explaining to Mark how much his mother’s comments are getting to you. He might not realize the extent to which her unsolicited advice is bothering you. With him on your side, you can both be on guard to nip her comments in the bud and quickly change the subject.
Dear Annie: How can I set boundaries with my mother-in-law?
Dear Feeling Stuck: Start by explaining to Mark how much his mother’s comments are getting to you. He might not realize the extent to which her unsolicited advice is bothering you. With him on your side, you can both be on guard to nip her comments in the bud and quickly change the subject.
Dear Annie: My mother-in-law's criticism is hurting my marriage
My husband, “Mark,” and I have been married for eight years, and we have a good relationship. We’ve always butt heads a little bit about his mother, but
Dear Annie: My husband and I have recently started clashing over his overbearing mother
She’ll drop by unannounced, criticize how we’re raising our two kids and even question how we spend our money.
Dear Annie: I'm tired of my overbearing mother-in-law trying to control our lives
In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane offers some advice to a reader on dealing with the problems in her marriage that her mother-in-law is causing.
Dear Annie: Mother-in-law’s constant criticism is making my life hell
My husband, “Mark,” and I have been married for eight years, and we have a good relationship. We’ve always butted heads a little bit about his mother, but recently we have started really clashing over her.
Dear Annie: I can’t take my overbearing mother-in-law’s criticism anymore
He says it’s just how she is and that I should let it go. It seems to just roll off his back. I don’t want to cause a rift, but her constant interference is making me resent her — and him. How can I address this without creating even more tension?
Dear Annie: My grandmother has never written me a thank-you note ... I’ll start writing when she does
During my pre-teen, teenage and young adult years, I would make handmade gifts for each set of my grandparents.
Dear Annie: Here’s why I never sent my grandmother thank-you notes
I read these complaints in your column and wonder how many grandchildren feel now as I did then. — 64-year-old Grandmother ...
Dear Annie: Veteran BIL needs help with hoarding disorder, but can’t find his discharge papers
You should also contact your local Veterans Affairs office. Even without his paperwork, they should be able to help you track ...
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Dear Annie: How do I forgive a mother who shows no remorse?
I'm a 47-year-old woman from Texas, and I'm not usually one to complain. I've always considered myself resilient, but I'm stuck in a situation where I need advice ...
Dear Annie: How can I cut off ties with my emotionally draining neighbor?
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Dear Annie: A marriage can be saved by a little adventure
You are correct! Studies show that feelings of “emotional arousal” — heightened physiological activity as a result of ...
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Dear Annie: Family boundaries and open communication
I’m 58 years old and have seven grandchildren who mean the world to me. One of my sons, however, only seems to reach out when ...
Dear Annie: How can I build a better relationship with my stepchildren?
I’m genuinely trying to approach this with love and patience, but I’m feeling overwhelmed and unsure if I’m doing the right ...
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Dear Annie: Holidays don’t have to be confined to specific dates, step-parent says
It started as a way to avoid making my stepchild feel torn between parents, but over time, it’s grown into a system that ...
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Dear Annie: Thank-you note complainers should remember gratitude is 2-way street
I told my mother, “Grandmother has never written me a thank you note, and I gave her a gift. I will start writing when she ...