Advice columnistDear Carolyn: I am struggling to balance my husband's relationship with my family. But this weekend, he told me that if it was up to him, he would never see my family again. Keep your husband informed and respectfully empowered, and that’s it: “Unless you know of a schedule conflict, I’m going to see [family] next [date].” “I plan to invite [family] here. Dear Carolyn: The family matriarch is having a big dinner for the entire family. — Usually WrongUsually Wrong: Since everyone was asked to bring a dish to share, SIL is being a pill.

Source: Washington Post March 24, 2019 04:02 UTC