My fiance’s family intentionally excludes me from celebrations, photos and group texts because they don’t see me as a “real” part of the family.
Author: Morgan Absher, USA TODAY
My sister-in-law treats our house as an extended-stay hotel, and I just can’t do it anymore
My husband’s sisters stay with us for weeks at a time and I end up catering to them. I can’t take it anymore. How can I say no when they ask to stay?
My fiancé and I don’t like our longtime friend’s partner. Do we have to invite her to our wedding?
We don’t like our friend’s partner and really don’t want her at our wedding. How bad of an idea is it to not include her?
My boyfriend’s sister derails our dog training. Can I refuse to let her puppysit?
My boyfriend’s sister loves dogs but lets them do whatever they want. We are training our dog to be calm and confident, but she doesn’t respect that.
Am I wrong for choosing my boyfriend over my toxic family?
My mom wrecked my car and refuses to help pay for it. She tries to take advantage of my boyfriend’s generosity. Is it OK for me to cut her off?
My mom knows I’m gay, but she keeps telling me to marry a man and have kids. What can I do?
My mom says that she supports my identity as a lesbian and that she’s not homophobic, but her actions don’t match her words.
I’m married but I feel like a single parent. How can I get my partner to help around the house?
My husband and I both work and have two young kids, but I’m the only one doing household and parenting tasks. I don’t think I can take it much longer.
Am I wrong for not wanting my fiance’s sister as a bridesmaid?
I’m not close with my future sister-in-law, but I don’t want to create problems by not asking her to be part of our wedding party. What should I do?
My boyfriend won’t stop drinking and driving. What should I do?
My boyfriend and his friends are in denial over their drinking habits. I’ve asked him to stop driving after he drinks, but he refuses. What can I do?
My mother-in-law is toxic. Am I wrong for cutting her out of my life?
My mother-in-law is toxic and I have had enough. Am I wrong for telling my husband I am cutting her out of my life?