Family tensions have a way of surfacing at the most unexpected — and often worst — moments. Weddings, meant to unite and celebrate, can quickly become a stage for old grudges and simmering resentments ...
DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is very opinionated. At times, we get along. But, in the past, she has upset me by accusing me of not doing the right thing. She and my son have two young children ...
Families often lean on each other during hectic or challenging times, and grandparents are usually the first ones everyone turns to. In the beginning, it feels like a loving way to help. But little by ...
Dear Eric: My daughter-in-law wants a much closer relationship with me than I feel comfortable with. She began calling me “mom” when she and my son first got engaged. I’ve told her several times that ...