Dear Prudie on marriage and family control
A reader asks if everyone is cut out for marriage and if heartbreak can occur in a solid relationship. The letter describes a controlling mother and a husband who prioritizes family drama over the marriage, with the wife feeling lonely and seeking change. Prudie flags apron strings and urges awareness of Mama's manipulation.
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Prudie Advice on Boundaries with In-Law Proximity
A couple seeks Prudence guidance as wife’s parents want to move near them after buying a home in Texas. The letter suggests setting clear geographic space, expressing love while preserving autonomy, and proposing visits only several times a year to avoid crowding. Prudie endorses a couples counselor if tensions rise.
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Greg) Larsen
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