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Sometimes relationships cannot be saved, even between parents and their children, and I'm sorry to say that's the case here. Your adult kids are still under your ex's spell and have made it clear the… (View Post)

Tell your SIL, without making a million excuses or apologies, that your parents are going on the trip to New York with you. If she's not okay with it, she can take it up with them directly. Don't bec… (View Post)

You need to give some serious thought to whether you want to stay married to someone who lets his kids walk all over you and resents you for standing up for yourself.  (View Post)

Your wife needs to go to therapy to work through this serious jealousy and come to terms with the fact that her family is so difficult. Make it clear that you're not going to do a thing differently w… (View Post)

So, LW, your manager could have definitely offered condolences when your friend died. However, I think beyond that, your expectations are unrealistic. Yes, you were very close with your friend, and I… (View Post)