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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Inlaws are making me mad | 2/3/2012 | Vani |
| Q: I have been married to my husband for the past 1.5 years and over this period I have had a very ... A: If you have gone through some of the queries on this forum, being a "Mom's Boy" tops the list for ... | ||
| Sisters girlfriend | 1/24/2012 | David Simonsen |
| Q: I can't stand my sisters girlfriend. They have been dating for a year and I assumed that the ... A: Tracy, You should do a couple things. Be polite because you have no power in this situation. If your ... | ||
| Father-in-law | 1/17/2012 | David Simonsen |
| Q: I am having some issues with my father-in-law. First I will start off saying he is the most hard ... A: Jeremy, I appreciate your respect for this man as your FIL even though he is a drunk. My suggestion ... | ||
| Constant criticism | 12/27/2011 | David Simonsen |
| Q: My mother in law doesn't have much of a relationship with my children. She has never bonded with ... A: Ashland, Take it in as information and don't get offended. She is who she is and now you know that ... | ||
| My fiance is embarrassed to show his face around my family after they walked in on us? | 12/9/2011 | Vani |
| Q: Okay, well, I'm 22, and my fiance Mikey, is 26, and we just got engaged a couple of weeks ago. Mikey ... A: You need to cover up for him and for yourself. Its embarrassing and not an easy topic to broach with ... | ||
| SIL problem | 11/10/2011 | Vani |
| Q: My 22 year old SIL is getting on my nerves by wanting to be "baby-sit" whenever she's home alone. I ... A: You will need to convince your husband about this issue, don't complain but give a logical ... | ||
| inlaw issues | 11/7/2011 | Vani |
| Q: my partner and i have been together for 5.5yrs and are very happy, the only issue we seem to have ... A: You have done your best and tried all things possible to make it work. But if they have decided to ... | ||
| angry daughter in law | 9/24/2011 | Vani |
| Q: We live in a rural part of the United States. I live within a mile of our sons who both work for us. ... A: If you step in even with good intention, she will not take it lightly - after all you are a MIL!! So ... | ||
| Dealing with my Boyfriend's Mom | 9/18/2011 | Vani |
| Q: A little background: I have been dating my boyfriend for a year and two months and are very happy ... A: Jeff needs you much more than he ever did. He needs you to be a support to stand as a man, and not ... | ||
| Spoiling my Child | 9/15/2011 | Vani |
| Q: My child is 6 years old and I am a 29 year old married mother. He is my only child and my mothers ... A: Approach this carefully, start with telling her that he will be with her every alternate weekend ... | ||
| Need help | 9/12/2011 | Vani |
| Q: Sorry abt writing a long mail..Request you to respond at the earliest as this is really impacting my ... A: Hey Aakansha, This is such good news that you can be with him soon. Trust me, all will fall in ... | ||
| Need help | 8/31/2011 | Vani |
| Q: Sorry abt writing a long mail..Request you to respond at the earliest as this is really impacting my ... A: Am sorry for the late reply. But this situation has become complicated and trust me your husband ... | ||
| Inter-racial sisters-in-law | 7/24/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I am caucasian, live in Canada, have an Asian DIL & 2 beautiful grandsons. My brother & I are in our ... A: I agree that she has an agenda but the fact remains that your brother chose her. He is old enough to ... | ||
| Mother In Law Influence | 7/15/2011 | Vani |
| Q: We have been married for 14 years and have 3 children ages 11,7,and4. I am 41 she is 42. My wife ... A: If she hasn't matured even at 40+ years, chances are she would never grow up. But this can have a ... | ||
| Child Molester Brother-in-law. | 6/29/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I have been married for 6 years, I have 2 yr and 1 yr old daughters. About a month after we got ... A: I understand your stress and also the fact that this guy was convicted, we cannot be so sure that he ... | ||
| My sister in law is coming for Christmas and I'm dreading it! | 6/28/2011 | Vani |
| Q: My husband and I have been dealing with not being able to get pregnant for four years now. My sister ... A: Just think how much pleasure that moment would give to hold a baby in your hands? The baby can bring ... | ||
| in law problems | 6/27/2011 | Vani |
| Q: Background Info: I am 25 and have been married for 4 years and up until now have had a great ... A: Just give it one more shot, if you are able to meet her let her know your true feelings about the ... | ||
| in laws and money | 6/25/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I am having problem adjusting to the lifestyle of my husband's family. They are extremely very ... A: Isn't it great that you both know what's the problem with his family and your husband understands ... | ||
| Husband betrayal, In-laws bullying me | 6/16/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I have been married 5 years, and with him 7. My in-laws have always been very controlling, ... A: This family seems to be a bunch of sadists and the more you show them your true emotions, the more ... | ||
| Hurt by In-Laws | 5/10/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I am bothered by my in-laws, that my husband and I are left out of a lot of things. I've been ... A: You have tried and tried for 10 long yrs, give it up now. It's them who are missing out and not you. ... | ||
| marital problems due to parents | 5/9/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old male South African of Indian descent. Last year we had our first child. Within the ... A: My sincere apology for the delay. I have gone through your message and looks like each party is so ... | ||
| House sitting in laws house is getting to be too much | 4/27/2011 | Vani |
| Q: My husband and I (we've been together for 6 years and married for 1) have been house sitting his ... A: You will have to tread very carefully in this situation. Try and work out a plan whereby you will ... | ||
| My boyfriends mother | 4/10/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I've been with my boyfriend for almost two years and for the most part have a great relatioship. ... A: His mother and you are two different personalities and have a distinct role in his life, you can't ... | ||
| Attending inlaw functions | 3/10/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I'm 52 years old and have been married to my second for 8 1/2 years. I immigrated to the US from ... A: We all believe in the phrase that God helps those who help themselves. You are onto something good ... | ||
| Attending inlaw functions | 3/7/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I'm 52 years old and have been married to my second for 8 1/2 years. I immigrated to the US from ... A: Will you allow a bunch of idiots to ruin your marriage? If you are in love and your husband is ... | ||
| Brother-in-Law | 2/26/2011 | David Simonsen |
| Q: I have been married for 7 years. My Brother-in-law moved in with us and my husband and I have been ... A: sorry for the delay hospital issues and all... I suggest that you have a rational non emotion filled ... | ||
| Trouble Creating Sister in law! | 2/23/2011 | Vani |
| Q: I am from India.I'll be getting married soon,my elder brother in law & sister in law are staying ... A: Whatever you are thinking may not turn out to be true once you land there and start living full ... | ||
| Alcoholic Mother-In-Law | 2/20/2011 | Vani |
| Q: My husband, like many children, witnessed his parent’s divorce which strung out for years with ... A: The best way out would be to not associate with her on a personal or a professional front. But since ... | ||
| bro-in-law | 2/17/2011 | David Simonsen |
| Q: Me and my in-laws, I admit, are like oil and water. I am the opposite of everything they stand for, ... A: Te, So I guess I'm not completely clear on the husband part of this equation. I think he should be ... | ||
| I hate my inlaws | 2/9/2011 | Vani |
| Q: Ours was a love marriage. It took us almost 7 years to convince my husband's parents. But now even ... A: Its clearly not working out so why drag it any further? You both can rent a place nearby which you ... | ||
| FMIL relationship with FH ex? | 1/27/2011 | David Simonsen |
| Q: I know this is probably going to sound a little paranoid - but I am currently bothered by the fact ... A: Madison, Where will you draw the line on who your MIL can be friends with then? I would suggest that ... | ||
| Mother-in-laws | 1/17/2011 | David Simonsen |
| Q: I came across your website doing research for a pilot I'm casting. Your content and readers are ... A: I definitely will keep you in mind if I run across any people that fit your description. I also ... | ||
| Is there a law stating in laws have the lega right to be involved in their granchidren's life???l right | 1/4/2011 | Vani |
| Q: my name is Sarah and I recently gave birth to a itte girl 3 months ago. Me and boyfrined have been ... A: Sorry but am not aware of any such ruling that exists. You are the parent and can allow whom your ... | ||
| Father refuse to visit my husband and I | 12/22/2010 | Vani |
| Q: My mother called 4 days before Christmas to ask that dinner be moved from my house to my brother's ... A: Your father is really acting immature when he knows that he is so crucial to your life. Yes, next ... | ||
| Troublemaking Mother in law | 12/19/2010 | David Simonsen |
| Q: I am married and i have been having trouble out of my mother-law to the point where i had her ... A: Kay, Getting a divorce would probably be the most unwise thing to do. So let's say you get one. He ... | ||
| my sister-in-law | 12/15/2010 | David Simonsen |
| Q: Why after almost 31 years of being not just my sister in law but one of my best friends, to the ... A: Sandi, So you know what you need to do now. The question is are you going to do it? It is quite ... | ||
| MIL problem | 11/26/2010 | Vani |
| Q: im married for 1 n half years..for 1 yr me n my husband were separated boz of our job..now im 6 ... A: Do not quit your job as that would make you totally dependent on his whims. If he is not involved ... | ||
| sexually complex | 11/12/2010 | David Simonsen |
| Q: My husband and I are coming upon our 26th wedding anniversary in December. My husbands mother ... A: Rhonda, Okay so this was 28 years ago. I assume since then you have had good times with your husband ... | ||
| Husband's family | 11/3/2010 | David Simonsen |
| Q: This may seem petty, but some perspective may help me. My husband is the 2nd of two boys, his ... A: Jamie, You can feel however you want to feel. I can imagine that it is hard to feel like you aren't ... | ||
| In laws interfering | 11/2/2010 | Vani |
| Q: I am 26yrs and got married last year. Although we don't live with my in-laws but they interfere too ... A: I am sorry to say this but you can't change his attitude much. Since you must be getting paid by ... | ||
Vani
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Can tackle queries pertaining to relationship with in-laws especially in cases of love marriages, where both partners belong to different cultures or backgrounds or social strata or castes or countries.
Experience
15 years of married life, cross cultural experience, in India.
Education/Credentials
Masters in Business Administration
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