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Asking 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: After a rift and a breakdown, sister-in-law wants to rebuild relationship

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York News-Times broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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