US EditionAsking Eric: Issues in My Own Life Make Me Hesitate to Renew Relationship with Problematic Sister-in-Law
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA, JUL 3 – The writer faces ongoing burnout and sets boundaries to manage jealousy-driven tension with sister-in-law Betty, emphasizing honest communication to prevent family conflict.
- A few months ago, the speaker had a mental breakdown and remains mentally and emotionally burned out.
- This collapse happened following nearly two years of sustained burnout and emotional strain, which overwhelmed the speaker's ability to cope.
- Betty, once close to the speaker, has made several attempts to rekindle their friendship despite past jealousy and sensitivity issues.
- The speaker believes that acknowledging Betty's efforts with simple honesty like 'you look great' can prevent hurt feelings and clarify boundaries.
- The speaker plans to set firm boundaries by openly communicating limited capacity to restore the relationship, aiming to avoid further complications.
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Asking Eric: My sis-in-law is trying to be friends again, but I can’t deal with her now
Dear Eric: I’m close friends with one of my sisters-in-law but not the other, Betty. Betty and I used to be close until jealousy came between us. She was jealous that her brother and I were the first to get married, have kids and reach other milestones. She is also very sensitive, so I’ve felt like I need to walk on eggshells, especially after she confided to my husband that she thinks I complain too much. In short, I don’t feel like I can share…
Asking Eric: Jealousy rears between sisters-in-law over who got married first; then tables turned
Dear Eric: I’m close friends with one of my sisters-in-law but not the other, Betty. Betty and I used to be close until jealousy came between us. She was jealous that her brother and I were the first to get married, have kids and reach other milestones. She is also very sensitive, so I’ve felt like I need to walk on eggshells, especially after she confided to my husband that she thinks I complain too much. In short, I don’t feel like I can share…
Asking Eric: After a rift and a breakdown, sister-in-law wants to rebuild relationship - Tribune Content Agency
Dear Eric: I’m close friends with one of my sisters-in-law but not the other, Betty. Betty and I used to be close until jealousy came between us. She was jealous that her brother and I were the first to get married, have kids and reach other milestones. She is also very sensitive, so I’ve felt […]
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