Dear Abby: Stepmom feels left out of family updates by taciturn husband
The woman says her husband shares only snippets about his 19-year-old son’s alcohol and depression issues and leaves her feeling excluded.
- A stepmom reports feeling like an outsider because her husband, Evan, withholds updates regarding his 19-year-old son's struggles with alcohol and depression.
- Evan and his wife have been together five years and were married 2 1/2 years ago, though she notes that whenever family issues arise, he treats her like an outsider rather than a partner.
- When receiving updates about "his son," Evan typically shares only a snippet or comments that he is worried "and then just shut down." He refuses to discuss further, leaving his wife isolated.
- Dear Abby suggests the wife may be making a mistake by trying to "pump" Evan for information, noting she should recognize her role as a full-fledged member of the family.
- Approaching the young man herself avoids waiting for a report from Evan and establishes her place within the family, offering a direct strategy to obtain sensitive information.
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Dear Abby: My husband treats me like an outsider when it comes to updates about his family
Dear Abby: My husband, “Evan,” and I have been together five years and were married 2 1/2 years ago. We’re both in our early 40s and have children from previous relationships. What I’ve noticed is that anytime there is something going on in his family, I constantly have to ask him for updates. He sometimes treats me like an outsider instead of a part of his family. An example: His 19-year-old son (my stepson) has alcohol and depression issues. I…
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Dear Abby: Stepmom feels left out of family updates by taciturn husband
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