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How fathers-in-law and sons-in-law can relate

By DR. VAL FARMER, Columnist
May 6, 2009
May 6, 2009

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The stereotypical in-law problem is about meddlesome, intrusive mothers-in-law who don’t know boundaries that result in pressure or guilt trips. Also common are icy, aloof daughters-in-law who seem determined not to have a constructive relationship no matter how respectful or loving the mother-in-law happens to be (or vice-versa).

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