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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby: Am I allowed to tell snide mother-in-law to stop visiting us?

Abby, she has recently, on the rare occasions we see her (once every three to four years), started making snide comments, implying she’s “concerned,” regarding the intellect of our children, one of whom is in an AP program.

While my husband accepts her lack of love for him and would never cease contact with her, I find her difficult to be around because she is just plain cruel. I would like to discourage her from visiting us in the future. Am I wrong to feel as I do? — PROUD WIFE AND MOM

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