DEAR ABBY: I’m writing to ask what’s the classy way to handle a touchy situation. My mother-in-law lives with my husband and me because she’s financially unable to live on her own.
She sometimes goes away on trips and vacations with her church and “boyfriends.” About a month ago, I noticed several items of nice clothing and shoes had gone missing. I asked if anyone had seen them and got a negative reply.
Well, I saw some pictures of my mother-in-law from a recent trip that someone had posted online, and she was wearing some of the missing items. She has since returned, but they haven’t been returned. I haven’t confronted her about it yet, but I need to figure out how to get my things back without blowing my top.
She does this frequently. They usually turn up after about six months, in places I know I didn’t put them.
How do I put a stop to this once and for all? Please help me! — UPSET FASHIONISTA