I'm willing to compromise in my home. How can I get my daughter-in-law to pitch in?
Q. My husband and I both smoke. I know it's a nasty, unhealthy, disgusting habit but we have it, nonetheless. We don't smoke in other people's homes out of respect for their space but feel we have the right to do what we want in our own home. ...
A. 19 November 2009: Thank you all for your helpful suggestions -- with the exception of the "anonymous reader" who's comments I found offensive and a bit on the snittish side.
To that reader, I certainly hope that someone comes to your house and forbids you to drin... (read in full...)
Who comes first in a marriage, the spouse or the adult children?
Q. Who comes first in a marriage, the spouse or the adult children? I've heard this debated so many times and no one seems to have a clear answer. Being a Christian, I believe the marriage comes first. My husband thinks the children do. I am my h...
A. 22 June 2009: I also realize that having no children, I am in a minority. This is nothing new....it's always been that way. I didn't choose to not have children, I was just never blessed with any of my own. Down through the years, I've been looked upon as ... (read in full...)
Who comes first in a marriage, the spouse or the adult children?
Q. Who comes first in a marriage, the spouse or the adult children? I've heard this debated so many times and no one seems to have a clear answer. Being a Christian, I believe the marriage comes first. My husband thinks the children do. I am my h...
A. 22 June 2009: If my husband's children were young, I would be the biggest cheerleader he would have in providing for their needs. I've always been a "motherly" type although I have never been a mother. However, i am not talking about their needs. Or ... (read in full...)
Who comes first in a marriage, the spouse or the adult children?
Q. Who comes first in a marriage, the spouse or the adult children? I've heard this debated so many times and no one seems to have a clear answer. Being a Christian, I believe the marriage comes first. My husband thinks the children do. I am my h...
A. 22 June 2009: Thank you all for your helpful replies. To clarify a point to "oldersitter". I guess I did not make myself clear.....I am not financially dependant on my husband. I work full time. All our money is together. If I buy something new for myself, ... (read in full...)
I feel my husband spoiled our trip!
Q. My husband and I have been married for 8 months. We never took a honeymoon. This past week, I went to a conference for my job held at a very fancy resort about an hour and half's drive away. The room was paid for and so was my food and mileage. ...
A. 26 May 2009: Actually, we have gotten along wonderfully. We have really never had a fight,just a few verbal disagreements. That is why his attitude on this trip blindsided me.
Usually when we go places, we giggle like a couple of kids. I figured that a few ... (read in full...)
My husband's ex charges her children when she does things for them
Q. My husband's ex-wife charges her adult children to do things for them. For instance, she takes one of the grandchildren to school each morning and they must pay her to do so. She also buys things for them and expects to be reimbursed. Her gifts ...
A. 14 January 2009: Actually, this does infringe on my lifestyle. He just bought birthday presents for a grandson and I checked our bank balance this morning and we are overdrawn. This is right on the heels of a Christmas that he overspent for them.
He bought a... (read in full...)
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