US EditionAsking Eric: I Want to Reconcile with My Husband’s Estranged Sister
- A couple had their first child 10 months ago and live in the same city as the husband's estranged sister, Lisa, who cut off the family.
- The husband delayed telling Lisa about the birth to avoid upsetting her due to past family tensions, including abuse by Betsy, another estranged family member.
- Lisa found out about the birth about five days later and reacted with anger, deepening the estrangement between her and the family.
- The speaker wants Lisa to be part of their son's life and considered texting an apology, but advice suggests following the husband's lead to navigate the complex family hurt carefully.
- The situation highlights old wounds and conflicting feelings, suggesting that repairing the relationship requires patience, open communication, and sensitivity to everyone involved.
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Asking Eric: My sister-in-law cut us off and I want to mend fences
Dear Eric: My husband has a rocky past with his family. He is close with one sister and doesn’t enjoy being with the other (“Lisa”), especially since she started dating (now married) a guy that is very awkward and makes our family get-togethers much less fun.
Asking Eric: I want to try to fix my husband’s bad relationship with his sister. Should I?
Dear Eric: My husband has a rocky past with his family. He is close with one sister and doesn’t enjoy being with the other (“Lisa”), especially since she started dating (now married) a guy that is very awkward and makes our family get-togethers much less fun.Additionally, their mother “Betsy” has been cut out of our lives, but not Lisa’s. Betsy was physically and emotionally abusive to my husband’s family growing up.
Asking Eric: I don’t like being at odds with someone ... even an in-law
DEAR ERIC: My husband has a rocky past with his family. He is close with one sister and doesn’t enjoy being with the other (“Lisa”), especially since she started dating (now married) a guy that is very awkward and makes our family get-togethers much less fun.
Asking Eric: I want to reconcile with my husband’s estranged sister
Dear Eric: My husband has a rocky past with his family. He is close with one sister and doesn’t enjoy being with the other (“Lisa”), especially since she started dating (now married) a guy that is very awkward and makes our family get-togethers much less fun.
The Baltimore Sun
Asking Eric: Spouse wants to reconcile with husband’s estranged sister
Dear Eric: My husband has a rocky past with his family. He is close with one sister and doesn’t enjoy being with the other (“Lisa”), especially since she started dating (now married) a guy that is very awkward and makes our family get-togethers much less fun. Additionally, their mother “Betsy” has been cut out of our lives, but not Lisa’s. Betsy was physically and emotionally abusive to my husband’s family growing up. When we had our first child…
Asking Eric: New mom considers trying to mend husband’s fractured family
Dear Eric: My husband has a rocky past with his family. He is close with one sister and doesn’t enjoy being with the other (“Lisa”), especially since she started dating (now married) a guy that is very awkward and makes our family get-togethers much less fun.
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