Advice from Amy Dickinson.
My wife and I are on the West Coast.The times we spend together are always warm and drama-free.My one issue is our daughter-in-law. While sweet as she can be, she video calls every day, often more than once, to recite the minutiae of her day.
I have gently mentioned the annoyance to my wife, who mostly agrees, but cannot bring herself to set a few boundaries for fear of hurting our daughter-in-law’s feelings.I will occasionally move to another room, but because these are video calls, it’s difficult to disengage without showing my disinterest or annoyance.It sounds as if your daughter-in-law is very lonely.
As the primary contact, your wife should encourage this young mom to find ways to connect with other families. Here are ways to create boundaries if she is calling at an inconvenient time: “Oh, we’re just sitting down to dinner. Is everything OK? Can we talk tomorrow?””dial in” for a few moments to make eye contact in a friendly, sincere, and open manner, and then go on your way.You can start by saying, “I just have a few minutes, but want to give you a quick hello. How’s my adorable grandchild doing?”One of my kids is getting married this spring. I have been erased and not invited at all.
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