In today's Ask Amy column, Amy Dickinson offers advice to a reader who is overwhelmed by her mother-in-law's domestic behaviors.
My in-laws are in town. They are staying at our apartment.
I feel a little overwhelmed by it all, but I can’t say anything because he hasn’t seen his parents in almost a year.Yes, you are being ridiculous. But this brand of ridiculousness is often brought on by the presence of in-laws, especially when they are staying in your home. If she wants to cook a special meal for her son, then embrace it. If you decide to eat a separate meal, then praise her efforts, tell her it looks delicious – but say, “Unfortunately, I don’t eat meat and potatoes, so I’m going to put together a little salad for myself. But I think it’s really sweet of you to do this, and I know your son is going to appreciate it.”
It also seems as if you have held it together for 12 years and in your opinion, this no-maligning agreement has expired. It should never expire.
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