Run for the hills. When a couple gets married, there are obviously sacrifices both sides have to make — and spending time with in-laws might be one of them. But one girlfriend found herself sacrificing every single weekend or quality future-in-law time before she even walked down the aisle. Unsure if she was in the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: At a recent family gathering, my sister-in-law “Paula” asked my husband if she could use our bathroom. We have three in our home — one off the kitchen, one upstairs and one in our upstairs bedroom suite. Despite the fact that she and my husband both know of my incontinence problem, she asked … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved mother-in-law five years ago. Since then, my father-in-law has become engaged to a woman who, frankly, is not liked by anyone in our family. She’s unkind and dismissive, and her presence creates tension at family gatherings. They have now announced their wedding date, which happens to fall on my … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Please help me move forward. My brother-in-law is dating a woman my husband was intimate with once before we were married. It makes family functions very awkward for me, but most of the family sees it as the past. It was the past, but it is now in our faces. My husband feels … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married to my husband for 35 years. My mother-in-law just drafted her will and is passing her entire estate to him, with it being split equally among our three adult kids if he were to pass away before her. She was asked to name a beneficiary if all four … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My niece-in-law, “Justine,” is a few years younger than my husband and I. We have been best friends for the last 25 years. She’s 55 and divorced, with a grown daughter but no man in her life. She’s extremely lonely and has only us as emotional support. During the last year, she has … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are celebrating our second anniversary. For the most part, we’re very happy. He’s the best friend I’ve ever had. The problem is his family. They’re wonderful people who have welcomed me with open arms. But they are also extremely clingy and lack common boundaries. We recently moved to a … Read more
This guy is more than just a mama’s boy. Dealing with annoying in-laws is part of what you sign up for when you get married — but it doesn’t help when your spouse doesn’t know how to implement boundaries with their parents. A frustrated wife took to the r/AmIOverreacting forum on Reddit to vent about … Read more
Talk about packing drama. One Canadian newlywed got more than she bargained for on the eve of her honeymoon when her mother-in-law decided to play TSA — with a side of judgment. The culprit? A sultry bikini the new bride had packed for some sun-soaked fun. According to a post on the infamous AITA Reddit … Read more
Expectedly, you won’t always see eye to see with your spouse when it comes to your in-laws — unfortunately, that was the case with one millennial woman who thinks her husband overstepped when he gave his mom the spare key to their new home. The frustrated wife took to the r/AmIOverreacitng forum on Reddit to … Read more
Petty Betty at its finest. A significant other’s ex is the last thing someone wants to think about on their wedding day. Sadly for one bride, her sister-in-law sneakily involved the groom’s ex — without her knowing — by livestreaming her brother’s entire wedding to later show her. The devastated bride took to the r/weddingdrama … Read more
She’s ready to say “I Do” — but not to the groom’s mommy and daddy, too. After swapping rings, the cherry on top of most holy matrimonies is a hot honeymoon holiday for the enamored newlyweds. However, that sweet escape can quickly turn sour if the in-laws tag along, so fears one freaked-out bride-to-be. A … Read more
Oh no, she didn’t. When you marry someone — unfortunately, you also marry their family. Dealing with a monster of a mother-in-law after you say your “I do’s” is one thing, but having to put up with their shenanigans on the day of your wedding is another kind of evil. That’s exactly what happened to … Read more
Kudos to this mom. Spending too much time with in-laws can drive anyone bananas — let alone for a few weeks. One woman took to social media to share that while on an annual family vacation with her husband’s side of the family, she decided to leave early and never look back. Kelly Hubbell is … Read more
If your mother-in-law is giving you Livia Soprano or Bunny MacDougal vibes, take a beat before you snap back with a zinger you can’t take back. Marriage and family therapist Sara M. Klein, LMFT, says the key to dealing with a meddling MIL is to bite your tongue — and when in doubt, play it … Read more
Blake Lively’s brother-in-law is no fan of Justin Baldoni. “High School Musical” actor Bart Johnson, who is married to Lively’s sister, actress Robyn Lively, blasted Baldoni, 40, on social media following Blake’s bombshell lawsuit against her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director. Baldoni has been accused of sexually harassing Blake on the set of … Read more
DEAR ABBY: When my son got married in 2003, we had many good times with him and his wife. Things have changed now that we have cellphones. It’s nearly impossible to have a relationship with her because when they come to our home, she’s always on her phone! My son talks to his dad, and … Read more
Three’s a crowd when it comes to visiting the in-laws. A Northern Colorado throuple that has gone viral for their unusual arrangement admits that it can be super “awkward” going home for Christmas. “As a throuple, we sometimes face challenges with family during the holidays,” Alana, 27, one prong of the relationship ménage à trois, told … Read more
Kellie Picker and her former in-laws are heading to court nearly two years after her husband, Kyle Jacobs, took his own life. The country singer, 38, and Jacobs’ parents are fighting over his property. Kellie Pickler’s husband committed suicide in 2023. Getty Images for CMT The country star is at war with Kyle’s parents over … Read more
In a TikTok video that sounds like the unhinged plot of a reality TV show, a Dad influencer has shared how his mum allegedly ruined he and his wife’s gender reveal. Candace and Wesley are influencers known for their candid vlogs about family life, including their adventures with twins and the anticipation of their new arrival. They recently planned a gender … Read more