DEAR ABBY: Relative’s behaviour has turned most of family against her

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Dear Abby: My sister-in-law Justine is several years younger than my husband and I. We've been best friends for the last 25 years. She 55 years old, she is divorced, she has an adult daughter, but there is no man in her life. She extremely lonely and only has us as emotional support.

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Over the past year, she has had to move her 78-year-old mother (with whom she has a difficult relationship).) V with her. Justine's daughter distanced herself from her mother because Justine erratic mood. She recently sent me a four-page letter telling me how angry she was at me and my family over something that never happened. She made up misdeeds, insulted my adult children and targeted my sister-in-law. My son is furious.

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My husband, who loves Justine and feels like an older brother, says he wants to restore our family. I love my husband, but my first priority is my children, and I surprised and offended that he Not furious at her for attacking me with lies. He says we have to find a way to overcome this. (She didn't include it in your letter.) I I'm trying be ready for upcoming family gatherings. What can be done to fix this? — LOOKING FOR A WAY TO THE SOUTH

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DEAR: If Justine is making up something that never happened in order to justify your anger, chances are she is mentally ill. Until she wants to admit that she's driving away with the people who care about her most, things could get worse. Tell your husband that if he can convince Justine to get the help she needs, you will be willing to forgive her for the pain she causes. Then y'all should cross your fingers and hope she sees wisdom.

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Dear Abby: My older sister thinks she better than me. She makes little snide comments and thinks his FINE. This has led to several major controversies over the past seven years. The last argument was about money, which I lacked. She stole from anyone and everyone – from hospitals, doctors' offices, families members and her boyfriend's family. When I realized that she had stolen money from me too, that was the last straw. I ran into her and her response was Now I'm “dead to her.” We No colloquial V several months.

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Her boyfriend died last week and she doesn't have told me. (I found this out on social media.) Should I contact her about funeral arrangements or contact his family instead? His family never really spoke to any of us. They didn't They liked her because they thought she was only there for his money. — OUT OF QUOTE IN ARIZONA

DEAR: Unless you feel the need try To make peace with your troubled sister, don't lend her a helping hand. However, if you want to do something for That boyfriend's family, send them a nice condolence card expressing your sympathy.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jean Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact dear Abby at DearAbby.com or PO Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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