DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law resides with us, and he or she and my husband are superb mates. They’re loads alike. They’re outgoing and so they’re huggers and so they speak loads. I really feel like a 3rd wheel more often than not, however I occupy myself by studying in one other a part of the home or going out.
Every little thing appears to be going fairly effectively, besides that earlier than bedtime, they embrace and provides one another a fast kiss on the lips. I discover it disgusting. I’ve advised my husband how I really feel about it, and he says, “It’s my mother.” I inform him, “I by no means even hugged my dad, not to mention kissed him on the lips.” I feel I’m uninterested in her residing with us. Do you suppose it’s regular for them to be kissing? — PUT OFF IN OREGON
DEAR PUT OFF: Whether or not I feel it’s applicable to your husband’s mom to kiss him on the mouth is irrelevant. I assume that is one thing she has achieved since he was a baby, and subsequently it’s regular for them. Your relationship along with your father has nothing to do with it. There is one thing incorrect in the event you really feel like a 3rd wheel more often than not. It isn’t wholesome, and it’ll proceed till you’ve got a heart-to-heart speak along with your husband about it.
DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I have been at all times very shut. They contemplate me actually their second mother. Till now, we have been blessed with nice communication. The oldest at all times despatched me a heat Mom’s Day greeting and referred to as me usually.
A couple of yr in the past, she began ignoring all of my overtures. Her youthful sister, who can also be grown with kids, commented on how odd it was, however now she’s doing it too. She mentioned she thought it was horrible, however now she now not returns cellphone calls. Occasionally, she’ll ship a loving textual content, however she says she is busy.
My godson, the one I’m closest to, has no issues like this. Once I ask if he thinks one thing is incorrect with my ladies or if their emotions towards me have modified, he says they’re in all probability busy. Once I ask the youthful one if one thing is incorrect, she at all times says, “No, love you, Mama! Been busy.” However she now not initiates contact. The older lady now ignores me utterly. I don’t know what to do. My grown godchildren are like my very own. Please assist. — SAD GODMOTHER IN FLORIDA
DEAR GODMOTHER: You’re taking the silence as rejection, which is a mistake. Your godchildren are now not kids. They’re adults with grownup duties, together with kids, spouses and careers that fill their time. Your godson and youthful goddaughter have advised you why they’re not involved as usually as they was. It’s time to again off. Fill your time with different pursuits, reminiscent of actions you take pleasure in, time with contemporaries and volunteering your spare time to causes you are feeling are worthwhile.
Pricey Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, often known as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Pricey Abby at or P.O. Field 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
