A recent Dear Abby column addressed two different situations involving family relationships. In the first scenario, a widow faced backlash from her late husband’s mother for not immediately notifying her of his death while they were vacationing in South Asia. The widow justified her decision by explaining the challenges she faced in a foreign country, but the mother accused her of foul play. Dear Abby advised the widow to offer the mother a copy of the death certificate and explained that while there isn’t a rule about immediate notification, the mother’s grief may have influenced her reaction.
In the second scenario, a mother expressed concern over her son and daughter-in-law’s messy home, which was impacting their relationship and the well-being of their children. Dear Abby suggested gently guiding the couple towards hiring help for cleaning and yard work, but emphasized the need to respect their priorities and boundaries.
The column, written by Abigail Van Buren, offers advice and guidance on navigating familial issues with sensitivity and understanding. Dear Abby can be contacted through www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. The column is copyrighted by Andrews McMeel Syndication.
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