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Asking Eric: Issues in My Own Life Make Me Hesitate to Renew Relationship with Problematic Sister-in-Law
- The speaker, who lost about 60 pounds on a strict diet a couple of years ago and recently experienced a mental breakdown, faces pressure from Betty to rekindle their strained friendship.
- Their friendship deteriorated due to jealousy, sensitivity, and past conflicts, while the speaker has endured nearly two years of intense stress and burnout.
- Betty has made several attempts to restore the friendship, but the speaker feels mentally burned out and lacks the emotional energy to engage fully.
- Advice suggests reaching out to Betty, acknowledging her desire to reconnect, while honestly explaining limited capacity to avoid outright rejection, since sometimes giving space is loving.
- This approach aims to set realistic expectations, prevent further family tension, and help both parties navigate the relationship amid the speaker's current challenges.
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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 […]
Asking Eric: Issues in my own life make me hesitate to renew relationship with problematic sister-in-law
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…
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